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A visit to the Ray Cemetery ...

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 Ray Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Ray Cemetery can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)<1>

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

Lat:   33.9546°   (33° 57' 16")

Lon:   -88.2339°   (-88° 14' 2")

The Ray Cemetery is located in Monroe County<2>.

The county seat for Monroe County is located in Aberdeen. Aberdeen lies 19 miles [30.6 km]<3> to the west southwest of the Ray Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 20 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km] of the Ray Cemetery.<4>

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

  • McKinney Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McKinney Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McKinney Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The McKinney Cemetery is located in Monroe County
  • Blaylock Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Blaylock Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Blaylock Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Blaylock Cemetery is located in Lamar County (AL)
  • Evans Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Evans Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Evans Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Evans Cemetery is located in Lamar County (AL)
  • Riggan Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Riggan Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Riggan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Riggan Cemetery is located in Monroe County
  • Lann Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lann Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lann Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lann Cemetery is located in Monroe County
  • Wesley Chapel Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wesley Chapel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wesley Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Wesley Chapel Cemetery is located in Lamar County (AL)
  • Crenshaw Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Crenshaw Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Crenshaw Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Crenshaw Cemetery is located in Monroe County
  • Pine Springs Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pine Springs Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pine Springs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Pine Springs Cemetery is located in Lamar County (AL)
  • Almon Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Almon Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Almon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Almon Cemetery is located in Lamar County (AL)
  • Thompson Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thompson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thompson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Thompson Cemetery is located in Monroe County
  • Smith Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • 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.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Smith Cemetery is located in Monroe County
  • Pickle Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pickle Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pickle Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Pickle Cemetery is located in Monroe County
  • Continue List   (8 more) ...
    • Gilliland Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gilliland Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gilliland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Gilliland Cemetery is located in Monroe County
    • Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pleasant Ridge Cemetery is located in Lamar County (AL)
    • Sandlin Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sandlin Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sandlin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sandlin Cemetery is located in Lamar County (AL)
    • Carter Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carter Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Carter Cemetery is located in Lamar County (AL)
    • Baker Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Baker Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Baker Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Baker Cemetery is located in Monroe County
    • Bankhead Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bankhead Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bankhead Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bankhead Cemetery is located in Lamar County (AL)
    • Hollis Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hollis Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hollis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hollis Cemetery is located in Lamar County (AL)
    • Macedonia Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Macedonia Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Macedonia Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Macedonia Cemetery is located in Lamar County (AL)

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 18 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Ray Cemetery.

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

  • Splunge
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Splunge. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Splunge
    • Splunge is located in Monroe County
  • Gattman
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gattman have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gattman
    • Gattman is located in Monroe County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 89 people
  • Greenwood Springs
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Detroit
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Detroit have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Detroit
    • Detroit is located in Lamar County (AL)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 221 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Detroit <6>
  • Riggins
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riggins
    • Riggins is located in Monroe County
  • Sulligent
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sulligent have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sulligent
    • Sulligent is located in Lamar County (AL)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,834 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sulligent <6>
  • Floyton ‑ Historic
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Floyton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Floyton
    • Floyton is located in Monroe County
  • Ales ‑ Historic
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ales have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ales
    • Ales is located in Monroe County
  • Hatley
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hatley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hatley
    • Hatley is located in Monroe County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 458 people
  • Bedford
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bedford. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bedford
    • Bedford is located in Lamar County (AL)
  • Beaverton
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beaverton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beaverton
    • Beaverton is located in Lamar County (AL)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 184 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Beaverton <6>
  • Smithville
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
  • Continue List   (6 more) ...
    • Acker ‑ Historic
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Acker have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Acker
      • Acker is located in Monroe County
    • Amory
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
    • Vernon
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vernon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vernon
      • Vernon is located in Lamar County (AL)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,843 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Vernon <6>
    • Hamilton
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Pikeville
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Pikeville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pikeville
      • Pikeville is located in Marion County (AL)
    • Cotton Gin Port ‑ Historic
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cotton Gin Port
      • Cotton Gin Port is located in Monroe County

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 Ray Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Monroe County.

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

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #676501  (Ray Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #676501 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: Sulligent
    • County: Monroe         Elev: 108
    • Location given for GNIS #676501 (Ray Cemetery)

The official website for Monroe County: www.monroecountyms.org

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

Footnotes ...

<1>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.
<2>If you're interested in how the shape of Mississippi's counties, including Monroe, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions 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 Ray Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.9546, Longitude: -88.2339       In this case, the coordinates for the Ray Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<4>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.
<5>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.
<6>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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