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A visit to the Matts Chapel Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Since our focus is on geography, we don't have burial or interment information. Nor do we have any contact information for the Matts Chapel Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Matts Chapel Cemetery (FG ID #2672969)

Note: We have organized the cemeteries in our Gazetteer based on a problem that we had while working on our own genealogy. Without specifying the cemeteries involved, we found an ancestor that we believed to have been buried in one cemetery was actually buried elsewhere.

We discovered that his burial had been refused at the last moment and the family had scrambled to make new arrangements. By looking at nearby cemeteries, the surrounding communities and in newspapers of the period, we were finally able to locate his burial site.

Should you find yourself in the same situation, we hope that our Gazetteer helps you discover your lost ancestor.

The Location of the Matts Chapel Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Matts Chapel Cemetery has been estimated.<3>

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Matts Chapel Cemetery

Lat:   34.7839°   (34° 47' 2")

Lon:   -89.8680°   (-89° 52' 4")

The cemetery is located in DeSoto County<4>.

As an estimate, the Matts Chapel Cemetery is located 7 miles [11.3 km]<2> to the west of Hernando.

The county seat for DeSoto County is located in Hernando. Hernando lies just to the west northwest of the Matts Chapel Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 32 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km] of the Matts Chapel Cemetery.<5>

We've listed the following cemeteries based on their distance from Matts Chapel Cemetery, with the nearest first.

  • Palestine Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Palestine Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Palestine Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Palestine Cemetery is located in Tate County
  • Daniels Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Daniels Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Daniels Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Daniels Cemetery is located in Tate County
  • Greenleaf Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greenleaf Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Greenleaf Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Greenleaf Cemetery is located in Tate County
  • Grays Creek Baptist Church Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
  • Jaybird Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jaybird Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jaybird Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Jaybird Cemetery is located in DeSoto County
  • New Garden Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Garden Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Garden Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The New Garden Cemetery is located in Tate County
  • Mt. Austin Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Austin Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Austin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mt. Austin Cemetery is located in DeSoto County
  • Drain Family Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Drain Family Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Drain Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Drain Family Cemetery is located in DeSoto County
  • Center Point Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Center Point Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Center Point Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Center Point Cemetery is located in DeSoto County
  • Bakers Chapel Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bakers Chapel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bakers Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bakers Chapel Cemetery is located in DeSoto County
  • Knights Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Knights Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Knights Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Knights Cemetery is located in DeSoto County
  • Scotland Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Scotland Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Scotland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Scotland Cemetery is located in Tate County
  • Continue List   (20 more) ...
    • New Hope Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Hope Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Hope Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The New Hope Cemetery is located in Tate County
    • Pryor Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pryor Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pryor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pryor Cemetery is located in Tate County
    • Enon Springs Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Enon Springs Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Enon Springs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Enon Springs Cemetery is located in DeSoto County
    • Farley Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Farley Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Farley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Farley Cemetery is located in DeSoto County
    • Love Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Love Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Love Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Love Cemetery is located in DeSoto County
    • Mills Family Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mills Family Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mills Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mills Family Cemetery is located in DeSoto County
    • New Bethany Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Bethany Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Bethany Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The New Bethany Cemetery is located in DeSoto County
    • New Bethany Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Bethany Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Bethany Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The New Bethany Cemetery is located in DeSoto County
    • Old Love Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Love Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Love Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Old Love Cemetery is located in DeSoto County
    • Pritchard Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pritchard Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pritchard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pritchard Cemetery is located in Tate County
    • Strickland Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Strickland Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Strickland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Strickland Cemetery is located in Tate County
    • LeSure Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the LeSure Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the LeSure Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The LeSure Cemetery is located in Tate County
    • Lashures Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lashures Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lashures Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lashures Cemetery is located in Tate County
    • Mt. Zion Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Zion Cemetery is located in Tate County
    • Jamison Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jamison Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jamison Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Jamison Cemetery is located in Tate County
    • Ingram Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ingram Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ingram Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ingram Cemetery is located in DeSoto County
    • Kelly Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kelly Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kelly Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Kelly Cemetery is located in DeSoto County
    • Fountain Head Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fountain Head Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fountain Head Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Fountain Head Cemetery is located in DeSoto County
    • Winbourn Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Winbourn Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Winbourn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Winbourn Cemetery is located in DeSoto County
    • Whites Chapel Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Whites Chapel Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Whites Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Whites Chapel Cemetery is located in DeSoto County

For an expanded list with details, please visit our List of cemeteries.

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 25 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<2> of the Matts Chapel Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities based on their distance from Matts Chapel Cemetery, with the nearest first.

For the full list of neighboring communities with details, please visit our extended List of Communities.

Nearby communities with newspapers ...

The following communities are those where newspapers have been published and are located in the vicinity of the Matts Chapel Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in DeSoto County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Matts Chapel Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These professional and volunteer websites offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their websites are open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that might help with the Matts Chapel Cemetery:

Miscellaneous References and Mentions ...

Our approach is to add the name of a cemetery whenever we see it mentioned - usually from newspapers, old books and maps. Typically we have little information to start with, but we continue to add detail as we find it.

We've created the following list to keep track of the sources that we found useful for the Matts Chapel Cemetery:

The official website for DeSoto County: www.desotoms.com/

The official website for State of Mississippi: https://www.ms.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.
<2>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Matts Chapel Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.7839, Longitude: -89.8680    
<3>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<4>If you're interested in how the shape of Mississippi's counties, including DeSoto, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<5>While we have an extensive database of cemeteries (with over 200,000 entries), you can be assured that it's not complete and our list will be missing cemeteries.
<6>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<7>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.




 

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