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A visit to the Olive Branch 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 Olive Branch Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   36.4738°   (36° 28' 25")

Lon:   -78.8253°   (-78° 49' 31")

The Olive Branch Cemetery is located in Person County<2>.

The county seat for Person County is located in Roxboro. Roxboro lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> to the west southwest of the Olive Branch Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 9 miles [14.5 km] of the Olive Branch Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Rogers Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rogers Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rogers Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Rogers Cemetery is located in Person County
  • Shepherd Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shepherd Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shepherd Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Shepherd Cemetery is located in Person County
  • Mill Creek Baptist Church Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mill Creek Baptist Church Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mill Creek Baptist Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mill Creek Baptist Church Cemetery is located in Person County
  • Lawson Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lawson Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lawson Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lawson Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery is located in Person County
  • Ragland Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
  • Woody Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woody Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Woody Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Woody Cemetery is located in Person County
  • Bethel Hill Baptist Church Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
  • Montague Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Montague Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Montague Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Montague Cemetery is located in Person County
  • Shiloh Church Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shiloh Church Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shiloh Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Shiloh Church Cemetery is located in Person County
  • Norwood Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Norwood Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Norwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Norwood Cemetery is located in Granville County
  • Virgilina Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Virgilina Cemetery
    • The Virgilina Cemetery is located in Halifax County (VA)
    • The Virgilina Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Union Cemetery
    • Virgilina - Union Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #52494 <5>
  • Allensville Methodist Church Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Allensville Methodist Church Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Allensville Methodist Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Allensville Methodist Church Cemetery is located in Person County
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Mayo Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Woodsdale Methodist Church Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woodsdale Methodist Church Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Woodsdale Methodist Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Woodsdale Methodist Church Cemetery is located in Person County
    • Woodsdale Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woodsdale Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Woodsdale Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Woodsdale Cemetery is located in Person County
    • Allens Chapel Church Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Allens Chapel Church Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Allens Chapel Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Allens Chapel Church Cemetery is located in Person County
    • Allen Family Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Allen Family Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Allen Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Allen Family Cemetery is located in Person County
    • Rock Grove Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rock Grove Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rock Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Rock Grove Cemetery is located in Person County
    • Shady Grove Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shady Grove Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shady Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Shady Grove Cemetery is located in Halifax County (VA)
    • Baileys Chapel Methodist Church Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Baileys Chapel Methodist Church Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Baileys Chapel Methodist Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Baileys Chapel Methodist Church Cemetery is located in Person County
    • Providence Baptist Church Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Providence Baptist Church Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Providence Baptist Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Providence Baptist Church Cemetery is located in Person County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 25 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Olive Branch Cemetery.

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

  • Wilbourns
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilbourns
    • Wilbourns is located in Granville County
  • Virgilina
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
  • Allensville
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Allensville
    • Allensville is located in Person County
  • Mayo
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Mayo. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mayo
    • Mayo is located in Halifax County (VA)
  • Nelson
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nelson
    • Nelson is located in Mecklenburg County (VA)
  • Harmony
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Harmony. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harmony
    • Harmony is located in Halifax County (VA)
  • Roxboro
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Roxboro. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roxboro
    • Roxboro is located in Person County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,383 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Roxboro <6>
  • Hicks Village
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hicks Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hicks Village
    • Hicks Village is located in Person County
  • Berea
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Berea. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berea
    • Berea is located in Granville County
  • Cluster Springs
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cluster Springs
    • Cluster Springs is located in Halifax County (VA)
  • Averett
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Averett. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Averett
    • Averett is located in Mecklenburg County (VA)
  • Whitt Town
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whitt Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whitt Town
    • Whitt Town is located in Person County
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Alton
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Ceffo
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ceffo. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ceffo
      • Ceffo is located in Person County
    • Shiny Rock
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shiny Rock
      • Shiny Rock is located in Mecklenburg County (VA)
    • Omega
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Omega
      • Omega is located in Halifax County (VA)
    • Concord
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Concord have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Concord
      • Concord is located in Person County
    • Roseville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roseville
      • Roseville is located in Person County
    • Allens Level
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Allens Level
      • Allens Level is located in Person County
    • Timberlake
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Mount Tirzah
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Tirzah
      • Mount Tirzah is located in Person County
    • Moriah
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moriah
      • Moriah is located in Person County
    • Stovall
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stovall have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stovall
      • Stovall is located in Granville County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 420 people
    • Henrico
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Henrico
      • Henrico is located in Mecklenburg County (VA)
    • Aarons Creek
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aarons Creek
      • Aarons Creek is located in Halifax County (VA)

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 Olive Branch Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Person County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

  • Berea
    • Berea lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<3> to the South Southeast (SSE) of the Olive Branch Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Berea.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berea
  • Roxboro
    • Roxboro lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> to the West Southwest (WSW) of the Olive Branch Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Roxboro.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roxboro
  • Stovall

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 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 Olive Branch 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 Olive Branch Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1951355  (Olive Branch Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1951355 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: Triple Springs
    • County: Person         Elev: 193
    • Location given for GNIS #1951355 (Olive Branch Cemetery)

The official website for Person County: www.personcounty.net/

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 Person, 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' 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 Olive Branch Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.4738, Longitude: -78.8253       In this case, the coordinates for the Olive Branch 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>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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