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A visit to the Varnell Family Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Since our focus is on geography, we don't have burial or interment information. Nor do we have any contact information for the Varnell Family Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Varnell Family Cemetery (FG ID #2152549)

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 Varnell Family Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   35.7574°   (35° 45' 26")

Lon:   -77.6950°   (-77° 41' 41")

The cemetery is located in Edgecombe County<2>.

As an estimate, the Varnell Family Cemetery is located outside and to the west of Macclesfield.

The county seat for Edgecombe County is located in Tarboro. Tarboro lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<3> to the northeast of the Varnell Family Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 23 that are within 14 miles [22.5 km] of the Varnell Family Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Pineview Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
  • Memorial Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Memorial Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Memorial Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Memorial Cemetery is located in Pitt County
  • Cedar Grove Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cedar Grove Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cedar Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Cedar Grove Cemetery is located in Wilson County
  • Toisnot Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Toisnot Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Toisnot Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Toisnot Cemetery is located in Wilson County
  • Crestlawn Memorial Gardens
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Crestlawn Memorial Gardens
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Crestlawn Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Crestlawn Memorial Gardens is located in Pitt County
  • Bulluck Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bulluck Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bulluck Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bulluck Cemetery is located in Edgecombe County
  • Powell Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Powell Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Powell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Powell Cemetery is located in Edgecombe County
  • J. W. Allen Family Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
  • Edgecombe Memorial Park
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Edgecombe Memorial Park
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Edgecombe Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Edgecombe Memorial Park is located in Edgecombe County
  • County Home Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the County Home Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the County Home Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The County Home Cemetery is located in Edgecombe County
  • Maplewood Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
  • Rest Haven Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rest Haven Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rest Haven Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Rest Haven Cemetery is located in Wilson County
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 29 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Varnell Family Cemetery.

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

  • Macclesfield
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Pinetops
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
  • Cobb Town
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cobb Town have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cobb Town
    • Cobb Town is located in Edgecombe County
  • Mercer
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  • Fountain
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fountain have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fountain
    • Fountain is located in Pitt County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 439 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fountain <6>
  • Sharp Point
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sharp Point have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sharp Point
    • Sharp Point is located in Edgecombe County
  • Lancaster
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lancaster have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lancaster
    • Lancaster is located in Edgecombe County
  • Saratoga
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
  • Henrietta
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Henrietta have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Henrietta
    • Henrietta is located in Edgecombe County
  • Elm City
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
  • Eastwood
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
  • Fieldsboro
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
  • Continue List   (17 more) ...
    • Falkland
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Falkland have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Falkland
      • Falkland is located in Pitt County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 98 people
    • Sharpsburg
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Walstonburg
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Hartsboro
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Wilson
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
    • Stantonsburg
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Farmville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Princeville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Summerfield
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summerfield have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summerfield
      • Summerfield is located in Edgecombe County
    • Hartsease
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
    • Spring Lake
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Lake
      • Spring Lake is located in Wilson County
    • Speights Bridge
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
    • Conetoe
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
    • Tarboro
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Fairview
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairview have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairview
      • Fairview is located in Edgecombe County
    • Ashburk
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ashburk have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashburk
      • Ashburk is located in Nash County
    • Joyners Crossing
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Joyners Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joyners Crossing
      • Joyners Crossing is located in Nash County

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 Varnell Family Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Edgecombe County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

  • Elm City
  • Farmville
  • Tarboro
  • Wilson

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 Varnell Family 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 Varnell Family Cemetery:

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

Footnotes ...

<1>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.
<2>If you're interested in how the shape of North Carolina's counties, including Edgecombe, 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 things 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 Varnell Family Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.7574, Longitude: -77.6950    
<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 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.
<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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