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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 Matthew Southerland Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   34.9411°   (34° 56' 27")

Lon:   -77.9924°   (-77° 59' 32")

The Matthew Southerland Cemetery is located in Duplin County<1>.

The county seat for Duplin County is located in Kenansville. Kenansville lies just to the northeast of the Matthew Southerland Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 13 miles [20.9 km]<2> of the Matthew Southerland Cemetery.<3>

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

  • Routledge Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Routledge Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Routledge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Routledge Cemetery is located in Duplin County
  • Devotional Gardens
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Devotional Gardens
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Devotional Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Devotional Gardens is located in Duplin County
  • Pine Crest Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pine Crest Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pine Crest Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Pine Crest Cemetery is located in Duplin County
  • Parker - Brooks Family Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
  • Rose Hill Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
  • Smith Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 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.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Smith Cemetery is located in Duplin County
  • East Duplin Memorial Gardens
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the East Duplin Memorial Gardens
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the East Duplin Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The East Duplin Memorial Gardens is located in Duplin County
  • New Hope Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Hope Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Hope Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The New Hope Cemetery is located in Sampson County
  • Clay Hill Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clay Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clay Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Clay Hill Cemetery is located in Duplin County
  • Duplin Memorial Gardens
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Duplin Memorial Gardens
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Duplin Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Duplin Memorial Gardens is located in Duplin County
  • Hall Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hall Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hall Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hall Cemetery is located in Duplin County
  • Wells Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wells Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wells Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Wells Cemetery is located in Duplin County
  • Continue List   (10 more) ...
    • Wells Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wells Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wells Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wells Cemetery is located in Duplin County
    • John Henderson Family Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • Westbrook Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Westbrook Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Westbrook Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Westbrook Cemetery is located in Duplin County
    • Merritt Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Merritt Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Merritt Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Merritt Cemetery is located in Sampson County
    • Watson Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Watson Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Watson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Watson Cemetery is located in Sampson County
    • Carter Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • 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.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Carter Cemetery is located in Sampson County
    • Wilson Family Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Taylor Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Taylor Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Taylor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Taylor Cemetery is located in Duplin County
    • Powell Family Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Pate Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pate Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pate Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pate Cemetery is located in Duplin County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 28 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<2> of the Matthew Southerland Cemetery.

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

  • Kenansville
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kenansville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kenansville
    • Kenansville is located in Duplin County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 850 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kenansville <6>
  • Magnolia
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
  • Carroll
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
  • Register
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
  • Warsaw
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Warsaw have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warsaw
    • Warsaw is located in Duplin County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,084 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Warsaw <6>
  • Rose Hill
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
  • Everton
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Everton have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Everton
    • Everton is located in Duplin County
  • Westbrook Crossroads
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
  • Friendship
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
  • Charity
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
  • Greenevers
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenevers have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenevers
    • Greenevers is located in Duplin County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 649 people
  • Hallsville
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hallsville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hallsville
    • Hallsville is located in Duplin County
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • Sarecta
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Murphey
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Concord
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Concord have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Concord
      • Concord is located in Duplin County
    • Brices Crossroads
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Cabin
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Red Hill
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Summerlins Crossroads
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Bowdens
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bowdens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bowdens
      • Bowdens is located in Duplin County
    • Baltic
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Baltic have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baltic
      • Baltic is located in Duplin County
    • Duff Creek
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Duff Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duff Creek
      • Duff Creek is located in Duplin County
    • Teachey
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Teachey have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Teachey
      • Teachey is located in Duplin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 430 people
    • Hancheys Store
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Pasley
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pasley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pasley
      • Pasley is located in Duplin County
    • Leon
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leon have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leon
      • Leon is located in Duplin County
    • Scotts Store
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Turkey
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Turkey have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turkey
      • Turkey is located in Sampson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 292 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Turkey <6>

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 Matthew Southerland Cemetery. The following communities are located in Duplin County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first turn to 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 Matthew Southerland Cemetery:

The official website for Duplin County: www.duplincounty.org/

The official website for State of North Carolina: https://www.nc.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>If you're interested in how the shape of North Carolina's counties, including Duplin, 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 Matthew Southerland Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.9411, Longitude: -77.9924    
<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>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.
<6>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<7>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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