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Introduction ...

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 Pearson Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   30.6118°   (30° 36' 42")

Lon:   -89.5391°   (-89° 32' 20")

The Pearson Cemetery is located in Hancock County<1>.

The county seat for Hancock County is located in Bay Saint Louis. Bay Saint Louis lies 24 miles [38.6 km]<2> to the south southeast of the Pearson Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 23 that are within 15 miles [24.1 km] of the Pearson Cemetery.<3>

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

  • Anner Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
  • Gipson Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gipson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gipson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Gipson Cemetery is located in Pearl River County
  • Martin Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Martin Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Martin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Martin Cemetery is located in Pearl River County
  • Spiers Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Spiers Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Spiers Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Spiers Cemetery is located in Pearl River County
  • Necaise Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
  • Steep Hollow Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
  • Smith Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Smith Cemetery is located in Pearl River County
  • Mitchell Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mitchell Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mitchell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mitchell Cemetery is located in Pearl River County
  • Hollman Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hollman Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hollman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hollman Cemetery is located in Pearl River County
  • Sand Hill Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
  • Sand Hill Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sand Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sand Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Sand Hill Cemetery is located in Pearl River County
  • Whitehead Cemetery
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Whitehead Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Whitehead Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Whitehead Cemetery is located in Pearl River County
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • Thigpen Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thigpen Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thigpen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Thigpen Cemetery is located in Pearl River County
    • Shaw Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Rester Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rester Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rester Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Rester Cemetery is located in Pearl River County
    • Ladner Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
    • Dedeaux Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Myrick Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Myrick Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Myrick Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Myrick Cemetery is located in Pearl River County
    • Holdens Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holdens Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holdens Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Holdens Cemetery is located in Pearl River County
    • Page Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
    • Persimmon Hill Baptist Church Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
    • Hester Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hester Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hester Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hester Cemetery is located in Stone County
    • Frye Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Frye Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Frye Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Frye Cemetery is located in Pearl River County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 27 communities are within 20 miles [32.2 km]<2> of the Pearson Cemetery.

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

  • Necaise
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
  • Picayune
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Picayune have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Picayune
    • Picayune is located in Pearl River County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 10,886 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Picayune <5>
  • Juniper Grove
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
  • Nicholson
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
  • Kiln
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
  • Poplarville
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Poplarville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poplarville
    • Poplarville is located in Pearl River County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,780 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Poplarville <5>
  • Gainesville ‑ Historic
    (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
  • Diamondhead
    (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Diamondhead have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Diamondhead
    • Diamondhead is located in Hancock County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Diamondhead <5>
  • Hickory
    (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
  • Smith Town
    (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smith Town have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smith Town
    • Smith Town is located in Stone County
  • Talisheek
    (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
  • Pearl River
    (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • Napoleon
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Napoleon. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Napoleon
      • Napoleon is located in Hancock County

        • Google driving directions:

        From your current location to Napoleon

        From the Pearson Cemetery to Napoleon

    • Shoreline Park
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shoreline Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shoreline Park
      • Shoreline Park is located in Hancock County
    • Lees Creek
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Sun
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sun have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sun
      • Sun is located in Saint Tammany Parish (LA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 498 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sun <5>
    • Bush
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
    • Bogalusa
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bogalusa have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bogalusa
      • Bogalusa is located in Washington Parish (LA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 11,412 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bogalusa <5>
    • Logtown ‑ Historic
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
    • Northwood Village
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Northwood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Northwood Village
      • Northwood Village is located in Saint Tammany Parish (LA)
    • Lake Village
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Village
      • Lake Village is located in Saint Tammany Parish (LA)
    • Waveland
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waveland have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waveland
      • Waveland is located in Hancock County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,315 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Waveland <5>
    • Bay Saint Louis
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bay Saint Louis have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bay Saint Louis
      • Bay Saint Louis is located in Hancock County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 14,529 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bay Saint Louis <5>
    • Wortham
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
    • Saucier
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
    • Howison
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Howison. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Howison
      • Howison is located in Harrison County

        • Google driving directions:

        From your current location to Howison

        From the Pearson Cemetery to Howison

    • McHenry
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)

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 Pearson Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Hancock County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Pearson 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 Pearson Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Mississippi:
  • Pages specific to Hancock County:
  • Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...
    • Although we don't have a link to the Pearson Cemetery itself, you might be curious about the African Methodist Episcopal Church. See their website at:
    • The African Methodist Episcopal Church

    • 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 Pearson Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #675551  (Pearson Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #675551 has been archived by the USGS. It is no longer maintained by the USGS, nor can it be retrieved from their website.
      • Class: cemetery         Map Name: Caesar
      • County: Hancock         Elev: 62
      • Location given for GNIS #675551 (Pearson Cemetery)

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

    Footnotes ...

    <1>If you're interested in how the shape of Mississippi's counties, including Hancock, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
    <2>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Pearson Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 30.6118, Longitude: -89.5391    
    <3>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.
    <4>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.
    <5>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
    <6>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.




 

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