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A visit to the Williams Cemetery ...


The location of the Williams Cemetery has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<1>


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 Williams Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   32.8587°   (32° 51' 31")

Lon:   -90.1201°   (-90° 7' 12")

The Williams Cemetery is located in Yazoo County<2>.

The county seat for Yazoo County is located in Yazoo City. Yazoo City lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<3> to the west of the Williams Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first visit 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 Williams Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Mississippi:
  • Pages specific to Yazoo 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 Williams Cemetery itself, you might be curious about the African Methodist Episcopal Church. See their website at:
    • The African Methodist Episcopal Church

    • List of neighboring communities ...

    The following 28 communities are within 20 miles [32.2 km]<3> of the Williams Cemetery.

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

    • Vaughan
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vaughan have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vaughan
      • Vaughan is located in Yazoo County
    • Pickens
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Nod
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nod have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nod
      • Nod is located in Yazoo County
    • Sharpsburg
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sharpsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sharpsburg
      • Sharpsburg is located in Madison County
    • Coxburg
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coxburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coxburg
      • Coxburg is located in Holmes County
    • Richland
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Richland
      • Richland is located in Holmes County
    • Davis
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Davis have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Davis
      • Davis is located in Madison County
    • Tolarville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tolarville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tolarville
      • Tolarville is located in Holmes County
    • Goodman
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Goodman have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goodman
      • Goodman is located in Holmes County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,152 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Goodman <4>
    • Eden
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eden have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eden
      • Eden is located in Yazoo County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 128 people
    • Mill Town
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mill Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mill Town
      • Mill Town is located in Madison County
    • Yazoo City
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yazoo City
      • Yazoo City is located in Yazoo County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 10,673 people
      • Former names for Yazoo City:
      • Hannan's Bluff
      • Manchester
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Yazoo City <4>
    • Continue List   (16 more) ...
      • Canton
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Maris Town
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maris Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maris Town
        • Maris Town is located in Madison County
      • Sharon
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sharon
        • Sharon is located in Madison County
      • Lexington
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Bee Lake
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bee Lake
        • Bee Lake is located in Holmes County
        • Bee Lake has also been known as:
        • Bee Lake Plantation
      • Jonestown
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jonestown
        • Jonestown is located in Yazoo County
      • Jones Crossing
        (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jones Crossing
        • Jones Crossing is located in Holmes County
      • Anding
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anding
        • Anding is located in Yazoo County
      • Mileston
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mileston
        • Mileston is located in Holmes County
      • Good Hope
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Good Hope have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Good Hope
        • Good Hope is located in Holmes County
      • Crump
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crump have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crump
        • Crump is located in Yazoo County
      • Bentonia
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bentonia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bentonia
        • Bentonia is located in Yazoo County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 410 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bentonia <4>
      • Oil City
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oil City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oil City
        • Oil City is located in Yazoo County
      • Kearney Park
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kearney Park
        • Kearney Park is located in Madison County
      • Newport
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newport have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newport
        • Newport is located in Attala County
      • Durant
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)

    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 Williams Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Yazoo County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km] of the Williams Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Alsop Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Alsop Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Alsop Cemetery is located in Yazoo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Alsop Cemetery
    • St. James Church of God In Christ Church Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Heard Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Heard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Heard Cemetery is located in Yazoo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Heard Cemetery
    • New Zion Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The New Zion Cemetery is located in Yazoo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Zion Cemetery
    • Anderson Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • The Anderson Cemetery is located in Yazoo County
      • The Anderson Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Cypress Grove Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Anderson Cemetery
    • Midway UMC Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Pepper Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pepper Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pepper Cemetery is located in Yazoo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pepper Cemetery
    • Brown Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Brown Cemetery is located in Yazoo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brown Cemetery
    • Exum Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Exum Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Exum Cemetery is located in Yazoo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Exum Cemetery
    • Peaster Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Peaster Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Peaster Cemetery is located in Yazoo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Peaster Cemetery
    • Hoover Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hoover Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hoover Cemetery is located in Yazoo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hoover Cemetery
    • Riley Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Riley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Riley Cemetery is located in Yazoo County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Riley Cemetery
    • Continue List   (10 more) ...
      • Luce Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Luce Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Luce Cemetery is located in Yazoo County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Luce Cemetery
      • Mt. Zion Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mt. Zion Cemetery is located in Yazoo County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
      • Hart Town Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hart Town Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hart Town Cemetery is located in Yazoo County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hart Town Cemetery
      • Hopewell Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hopewell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hopewell Cemetery is located in Holmes County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hopewell Cemetery
      • Bethany Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
        • The Bethany Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery is located in Yazoo County
        • The Bethany Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery has also been known as:
        • Shiloh Cemetery
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethany Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery
      • Bull Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bull Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bull Cemetery is located in Yazoo County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bull Cemetery
      • Blaylock Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
        • 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 Yazoo County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Blaylock Cemetery
      • Ellison Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ellison Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Ellison Cemetery is located in Yazoo County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ellison Cemetery
      • Strangers Home Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Strangers Home Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Strangers Home Cemetery is located in Yazoo County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Strangers Home Cemetery
      • Smith Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
        • 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 Holmes County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Cemetery

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

    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 Williams Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #679706  (Williams Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #679706 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: Vaughan
      • County: Yazoo         Elev: 107
      • Location given for GNIS #679706 (Williams Cemetery)

    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 Yazoo, 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 Williams Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 32.8587, Longitude: -90.1201       In this case, the coordinates for the Williams Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
    <4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
    <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.




 

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