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A visit to the Melvin 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 Melvin Cemetery ...

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

34.7229, -78.2419

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

The Melvin Cemetery is located in Sampson County<2>.

The county seat for Sampson County is located in Clinton. Clinton lies 19 miles [30.6 km]<3> to the north northwest of the Melvin Cemetery .

Open a Google Map centered on the Melvin Cemetery.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 25 that are within 6 miles [9.7 km] of the Melvin Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Hall Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • The Hall Cemetery is located in Sampson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hall Cemetery
  • Kelly Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • The Kelly Cemetery is located in Sampson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kelly Cemetery
  • Herring Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • The Herring Cemetery is located in Sampson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Herring Cemetery
  • Fennell Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • The Fennell Cemetery is located in Sampson County
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  • Johnson Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • The Johnson Cemetery is located in Sampson County
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  • Community Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • The Community Cemetery is located in Sampson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Community Cemetery
  • Baylam Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • The Baylam Cemetery is located in Sampson County
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  • Newkirk Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • The Newkirk Cemetery is located in Sampson County
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  • McMillian Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • The McMillian Cemetery is located in Sampson County
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  • Seavey Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • The Seavey Cemetery is located in Sampson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seavey Cemetery
  • Peterson Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • The Peterson Cemetery is located in Duplin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peterson Cemetery
  • Jones Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • The Jones Cemetery is located in Duplin County
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  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Herring Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • The Herring Cemetery is located in Sampson County
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    • Murphy Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • The Murphy Cemetery is located in Sampson County
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    • Boney Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • The Boney Cemetery is located in Sampson County
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    • Peterson Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • The Peterson Cemetery is located in Sampson County
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    • Johnson Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • The Johnson Cemetery is located in Sampson County
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    • Vann Family Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Kerr Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • The Kerr Cemetery is located in Sampson County
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    • Newton Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • The Newton Cemetery is located in Sampson County
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    • Royal Chapel Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • The Royal Chapel Cemetery is located in Sampson County
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    • Peterson Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • The Peterson Cemetery is located in Sampson County
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    • Worrell Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • The Worrell Cemetery is located in Sampson County
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    • Fryar Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • The Fryar Cemetery is located in Sampson County
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    • Iron Mine Burial Park
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • The Iron Mine Burial Park is located in Duplin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Iron Mine Burial Park

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 30 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Melvin Cemetery.

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

  • Harrells
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Harrells is located in Duplin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harrells
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 191 people
  • Tomahawk
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Tomahawk is located in Sampson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tomahawk
  • Kerr
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Kerr is located in Sampson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kerr
  • Delway
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Delway is located in Sampson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Delway
  • Ivanhoe
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Ivanhoe is located in Sampson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ivanhoe
  • Ingold
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Ingold is located in Sampson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ingold
  • Garland
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
  • Safe
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Safe is located in Duplin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Safe
  • Brices Crossroads
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Brices Crossroads is located in Duplin County
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  • Concord
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Concord is located in Duplin County
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  • Duff Creek
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • Duff Creek is located in Duplin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duff Creek
  • Teachey
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
    • Teachey is located in Duplin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Teachey
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 430 people
  • Continue List   (18 more) ...
    • Atkinson
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
    • Wallace
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
    • Rose Hill
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
    • White Lake
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
    • Willard
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Willard is located in Pender County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willard
    • Tin City
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Tin City is located in Duplin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tin City
    • Beulah
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Beulah is located in Sampson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beulah
    • Watha
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Watha is located in Pender County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Watha
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 247 people
    • Magnolia
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Magnolia is located in Duplin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Magnolia
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 951 people
    • McDaniels
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
      • McDaniels is located in Sampson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McDaniels
    • Long View
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Long View is located in Bladen County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Long View
    • Murphey
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Murphey is located in Duplin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Murphey
    • Kelly
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
      • Kelly is located in Bladen County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kelly
    • Moltonville
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Moltonville is located in Sampson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moltonville
    • Cartersville
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
      • Cartersville is located in Duplin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cartersville
    • Charity
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Charity is located in Duplin County
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    • Register
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Register is located in Duplin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Register
    • Elliott
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Elliott is located in Sampson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elliott

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 Melvin Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Sampson County.

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

  • Pages specific to North Carolina:
  • Pages specific to Sampson County:
  • Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Cemetery Information and Directories:

    • 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 Melvin Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1026227  (Melvin Cemetery)
      • Note: In 2021, GNIS record #1026227 was archived by the USGS. It is no longer maintained by the USGS, nor can it be retrieved from their website. In the past, the GNIS record contained the following information:
      • BGN Class: cemetery
      • County: Sampson
      • Est. Elev: 22 (in feet)
      • Topo Map Name: Harrells
      • Location given for Melvin Cemetery:
      • Lat: 34.7229481     Lon: -78.2419404
      • Open a Google Map centered on the above location.

    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 Sampson, 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 drawn from Point A (ie- Melvin Cemetery) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'.
    <4>While we have an extensive database of cemeteries (with over 200,000 entries), be assured that it's not complete and we're still searching for cemeteries to add.
    <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.