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A visit to the Ward Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

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

We discovered that his burial plans had changed 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 Ward Cemetery ...

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

31.5371, -89.8323

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

The Ward Cemetery is located in Jefferson Davis County<2>.

The county seat for Jefferson Davis County is located in Prentiss. Prentiss lies just to the north northwest of the Ward Cemetery .

Open a Google Map centered on the Ward Cemetery.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 4 miles [6.4 km]<3> of the Ward Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Holloway Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • The Holloway Cemetery is located in Jefferson Davis County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holloway Cemetery
  • Dublin Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • The Dublin Cemetery is located in Jefferson Davis County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dublin Cemetery
  • Stamps Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • The Stamps Cemetery is located in Jefferson Davis County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stamps Cemetery
  • Wilkes Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • The Wilkes Cemetery is located in Jefferson Davis County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilkes Cemetery
  • Jordan Hill Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • The Jordan Hill Cemetery is located in Jefferson Davis County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jordan Hill Cemetery
  • Clear Springs Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • The Clear Springs Cemetery is located in Jefferson Davis County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clear Springs Cemetery
  • Robbins Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • The Robbins Cemetery is located in Jefferson Davis County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Robbins Cemetery
  • Bates Family Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Carson Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • The Carson Cemetery is located in Jefferson Davis County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carson Cemetery
  • St. Elizabeth Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • The St. Elizabeth Cemetery is located in Jefferson Davis County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for St. Elizabeth Cemetery
  • Hollisday Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • The Hollisday Cemetery is located in Jefferson Davis County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hollisday Cemetery
  • Adams Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Blount Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • The Blount Cemetery is located in Jefferson Davis County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blount Cemetery
    • Prentiss Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • The Prentiss Cemetery is located in Jefferson Davis County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prentiss Cemetery
    • Stamps Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • The Stamps Cemetery is located in Jefferson Davis County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stamps Cemetery
    • Burkett Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • The Burkett Cemetery is located in Jefferson Davis County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burkett Cemetery
    • Friendship Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • The Friendship Cemetery is located in Jefferson Davis County
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    • Bass Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Taylor Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • The Taylor Cemetery is located in Jefferson Davis County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Taylor Cemetery
    • Holloway Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • The Holloway Cemetery is located in Jefferson Davis County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holloway Cemetery
    • McPhail Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • The McPhail Cemetery is located in Jefferson Davis County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McPhail Cemetery

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 23 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Ward Cemetery.

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

  • Prentiss
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Prentiss is located in Jefferson Davis County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prentiss
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 925 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Prentiss <6>
  • Bassfield
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Bassfield is located in Jefferson Davis County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bassfield
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 206 people
  • Arm
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Arm is located in Lawrence County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arm
  • Oak Vale
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Oak Vale is located in Jefferson Davis County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Vale
  • Silver Creek
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
  • Goss
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
    • Goss is located in Marion County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goss
  • Melba
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Melba is located in Jefferson Davis County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Melba
  • Grange ‑ Historic
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Grange is located in Lawrence County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grange
  • Tilton
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Tilton is located in Lawrence County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tilton
  • Expose
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
    • Expose is located in Marion County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Expose
  • Williamsburg
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Williamsburg is located in Covington County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Williamsburg
  • Hooker
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Hooker is located in Lawrence County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hooker
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • New Hebron
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jaynesville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Jaynesville is located in Simpson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jaynesville
    • Monticello
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
    • Collins
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Arbo
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Arbo is located in Covington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arbo
    • Sumrall
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
    • Kola
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
      • Kola is located in Covington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kola
    • Mount Olive
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Mount Olive is located in Covington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Olive
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 896 people
    • Rosella
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
      • Rosella is located in Lawrence County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosella
    • Columbia
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
    • Seminary
      (19 miles [30.6 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 Ward Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Jefferson Davis County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we begin with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These websites either 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 Ward Cemetery: