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A visit to the Freeman 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 Freeman Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Freeman 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 Freeman Cemetery

Lat:   34.0988°   (34° 5' 55")

Lon:   -77.8947°   (-77° 53' 40")

The Freeman Cemetery is located in New Hanover County<2>.

The county seat for New Hanover County is located in Wilmington. Wilmington lies just to the north of the Freeman Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 13 miles [20.9 km]<3> of the Freeman Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Drew Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Drew Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Drew Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Drew Cemetery is located in Brunswick County
  • Farrow Family Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Farrow Family Cemetery
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Farrow Family Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • The Farrow Family Cemetery is located in New Hanover County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Farrow Family Cemetery is located in Wilmington.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2290437 <6>
  • Federal Point Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Federal Point Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Federal Point Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Federal Point Cemetery is located in New Hanover County
  • Greenlawn Memorial Park
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greenlawn Memorial Park
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Greenlawn Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Greenlawn Memorial Park is located in New Hanover County
  • Masonboro Baptist Church Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
  • Oak Grove Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Grove Cemetery
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Oak Grove Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • The Oak Grove Cemetery is located in New Hanover County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Oak Grove Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located in Wilmington.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2188187 <6>
  • Oleander Memorial Gardens
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oleander Memorial Gardens
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oleander Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Oleander Memorial Gardens is located in New Hanover County
  • Delgado Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Delgado Cemetery
    • The Delgado Cemetery is located in New Hanover County
    • The Delgado Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Spofford Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2229370 <6>
  • Wilmington National Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
  • B'nai Israel Hebrew Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
  • St. James Episcopal Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. James Episcopal Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. James Episcopal Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. James Episcopal Cemetery is located in New Hanover County
  • St. Andrews On-the-Sound Episcopal Church Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Bellevue Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bellevue Cemetery
      • The Bellevue Cemetery is located in New Hanover County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Bellevue Cemetery is located in Wilmington.
    • Oakdale Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oakdale Cemetery
      • The Oakdale Cemetery is located in New Hanover County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Oakdale Cemetery is located in Wilmington.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #48265 <6>
    • Pine Forest Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pine Forest Cemetery
      • The Pine Forest Cemetery is located in New Hanover County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Pine Forest Cemetery is located in Wilmington.
    • Calvary Memorial Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Calvary Memorial Cemetery
      • The Calvary Memorial Cemetery is located in New Hanover County
    • St. Thomas Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Thomas Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Thomas Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Thomas Cemetery is located in Brunswick County
    • Bethel Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bethel Cemetery is located in Brunswick County
    • Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Prospect Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Prospect Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Prospect Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Prospect Cemetery is located in New Hanover County
    • Acorn Branch Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Acorn Branch Cemetery
      • The Acorn Branch Cemetery is located in New Hanover County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 26 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Freeman Cemetery.

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

  • Sea Breeze
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sea Breeze have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sea Breeze
    • Sea Breeze is located in New Hanover County
  • Myrtle Grove
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Myrtle Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Myrtle Grove
    • Myrtle Grove is located in New Hanover County
  • Silver Lake
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Lake
    • Silver Lake is located in New Hanover County
  • Carolina Beach
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carolina Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carolina Beach
    • Carolina Beach is located in New Hanover County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,369 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Carolina Beach <7>
  • Old Town
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Old Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old Town
    • Old Town is located in Brunswick County
  • Kure Beach
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kure Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kure Beach
    • Kure Beach is located in New Hanover County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,077 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kure Beach <7>
  • Masonboro
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Masonboro have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Masonboro
    • Masonboro is located in New Hanover County
  • Wilmington
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
  • Seagate
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seagate have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seagate
    • Seagate is located in New Hanover County
  • Leland
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leland
    • Leland is located in Brunswick County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 25,647 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Leland <7>
  • Wrightsville Beach
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wrightsville Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wrightsville Beach
    • Wrightsville Beach is located in New Hanover County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,516 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wrightsville Beach <7>
  • Boiling Spring Lakes
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boiling Spring Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boiling Spring Lakes
    • Boiling Spring Lakes is located in Brunswick County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,430 people
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Belville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Belville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belville
      • Belville is located in Brunswick County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,135 people
    • Windemere
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Windemere have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windemere
      • Windemere is located in New Hanover County
    • Hightsville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hightsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hightsville
      • Hightsville is located in New Hanover County
    • Kings Grant
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Grant have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Grant
      • Kings Grant is located in New Hanover County
    • Smith Creek
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smith Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smith Creek
      • Smith Creek is located in New Hanover County
    • Winnabow
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Winnabow have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winnabow
      • Winnabow is located in Brunswick County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Winnabow <7>
    • Ogden
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ogden have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ogden
      • Ogden is located in New Hanover County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ogden <7>
    • Town Creek
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Town Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Town Creek
      • Town Creek is located in Brunswick County
    • Navassa
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Navassa have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Navassa
      • Navassa is located in Brunswick County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,534 people
    • Murraysville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Murraysville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Murraysville
      • Murraysville is located in New Hanover County
    • Wrightsboro
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wrightsboro have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wrightsboro
      • Wrightsboro is located in New Hanover County
    • Southport
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Bayshore
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bayshore have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bayshore
      • Bayshore is located in New Hanover County
    • Bolivia
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bolivia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bolivia
      • Bolivia is located in Brunswick County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 154 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bolivia <7>

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 Freeman Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in New Hanover County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we like to start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These 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 Freeman 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 Freeman Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #985389  (Freeman Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #985389 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: Carolina Beach
    • County: New Hanover         Elev: 8
    • Location given for GNIS #985389 (Freeman Cemetery)

The official website for New Hanover County: www.nhcgov.com/

The official website for State of North Carolina: https://www.nc.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 North Carolina's counties, including New Hanover, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a '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 Freeman Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.0988, Longitude: -77.8947       In this case, the coordinates for the Freeman 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>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.
<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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