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A visit to the Colestown 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 Colestown Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Colestown Cemetery (FG ID #99936)

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 Colestown Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   39.9335°   (39° 56' 0")

Lon:   -74.9923°   (-74° 59' 32")

The Colestown Cemetery is located in Camden County<2>.

The county seat for Camden County is located in Camden. Camden lies just to the west of the Colestown Cemetery .

Establishment of the Colestown Cemetery ...

The Colestown Cemetery was established in 1684.

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 websites either 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 Colestown Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to New Jersey:
  • Pages specific to Camden County:
  • Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...
    • Although we don't have a link to the Colestown Cemetery itself, you might be curious about the African Methodist Episcopal Church. See their website at:
    • The African Methodist Episcopal Church

    • List of neighboring communities ...

    The following 27 communities are within Less than 2 miles<3> of the Colestown Cemetery.

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

    • Cherry Hill Mall
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherry Hill Mall have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Hill Mall
      • Cherry Hill Mall is located in Camden County
    • Maple Shade
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Shade
      • Maple Shade is located in Burlington County
    • Ellisburg
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ellisburg
      • Ellisburg is located in Camden County
    • Erlton - Ellisburg
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Erlton - Ellisburg
      • Erlton - Ellisburg is located in Camden County
    • Barclay - Kingston
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barclay - Kingston
      • Barclay - Kingston is located in Camden County
    • Springdale
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springdale have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springdale
      • Springdale is located in Camden County
    • Ramblewood
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ramblewood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ramblewood
      • Ramblewood is located in Burlington County
    • Colwick
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colwick
      • Colwick is located in Camden County
    • Cherry Hill
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Hill
      • Cherry Hill is located in Camden County
    • Golden Triangle
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golden Triangle have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golden Triangle
      • Golden Triangle is located in Camden County
    • Westmont
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Westmont have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westmont
      • Westmont is located in Camden County
    • Tyndall Village
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tyndall Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tyndall Village
      • Tyndall Village is located in Camden County
    • Continue List   (15 more) ...
      • Haddon Towne
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Haddon Towne have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haddon Towne
        • Haddon Towne is located in Camden County
      • Greentree
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greentree have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greentree
        • Greentree is located in Camden County
      • Greentree Village
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greentree Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greentree Village
        • Greentree Village is located in Burlington County
      • Pennsauken
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pennsauken have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pennsauken
        • Pennsauken is located in Camden County
      • Cinnaminson
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cinnaminson
        • Cinnaminson is located in Burlington County
      • Ashland
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ashland have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashland
        • Ashland is located in Camden County
      • Marlton
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marlton have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marlton
        • Marlton is located in Burlington County
      • Riverton
        (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverton
        • Riverton is located in Burlington County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,686 people
      • Echelon
        (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Echelon have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Echelon
        • Echelon is located in Camden County
      • Heritage Village
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Village
        • Heritage Village is located in Burlington County
      • Ablett Village
        (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ablett Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ablett Village
        • Ablett Village is located in Camden County
      • Morgan Village
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morgan Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morgan Village
        • Morgan Village is located in Camden County
      • Kresson
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kresson
        • Kresson is located in Camden County
      • Tacony
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tacony have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tacony
        • Tacony is located in Philadelphia County (PA)
      • Camden
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Camden
        • Camden is located in Camden County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 73,740 people

    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 Colestown Cemetery. The following communities are located in Camden County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 26 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km] of the Colestown Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Mt. Carmel Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Carmel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Carmel Cemetery is located in Burlington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Carmel Cemetery
    • Locustwood Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Crescent Burial Park
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Crescent Burial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Crescent Burial Park is located in Camden County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Crescent Burial Park
    • Calvary Catholic Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • The Calvary Catholic Cemetery is located in Camden County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Calvary Catholic Cemetery is a very large cemetery that is located in Cherry Hill.
      • The Calvary Catholic Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Calvary Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Calvary Catholic Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #99902 <1>
    • Morgan Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Morgan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Morgan Cemetery is located in Burlington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Morgan Cemetery
    • Sunset Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sunset Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sunset Cemetery is located in Camden County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sunset Cemetery
    • Arlington Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • The Arlington Cemetery is located in Camden County
      • The Arlington Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Arlington Park Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Arlington Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1610529 <1>
    • Bethel Memorial Park
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Bethel Park Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethel Park Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bethel Park Cemetery is located in Camden County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Park Cemetery
    • Cropwell Friends Meeting House Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Marlton United Methodist Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Old Marlton Baptist Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Continue List   (14 more) ...
      • Lakeview Memorial Park
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lakeview Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Lakeview Memorial Park is located in Burlington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lakeview Memorial Park
      • Harleigh Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
        • The Harleigh Cemetery is located in Camden County
        • The Harleigh Cemetery has also been known as:
        • Camden County Veterans Cemetery
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harleigh Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #100016 <1>
      • New Camden Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Mt. Peace Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Peace Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mt. Peace Cemetery is located in Camden County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Peace Cemetery
      • Eldridge Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Eldridge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Eldridge Cemetery is located in Burlington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Eldridge Cemetery
      • Mt. Laurel Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Laurel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mt. Laurel Cemetery is located in Burlington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Laurel Cemetery
      • Magnolia Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Magnolia Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Magnolia Cemetery is located in Philadelphia County (PA)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Magnolia Cemetery
      • Holy Redeemer Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holy Redeemer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Holy Redeemer Cemetery is located in Philadelphia County (PA)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holy Redeemer Cemetery
      • St. Peters Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Peters Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. Peters Cemetery is located in Philadelphia County (PA)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Peters Cemetery
      • Old Camden Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Evergreen Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Albertson Memorial Park
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Albertson Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Albertson Memorial Park is located in Camden County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Albertson Memorial Park
      • Cedar Grove Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Marlton Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
        • The Marlton Cemetery is located in Burlington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Marlton Cemetery

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

    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 Colestown Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #875554  (Colestown Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #875554 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: Moorestown
      • County: Camden         Elev: 23
      • Location given for GNIS #875554 (Colestown Cemetery)
    • Referenced Find-A-Grave Entry:  #99936

    The official website for Camden County: www.camdencounty.com/

    The official website for State of New Jersey: https://www.state.nj.us/

    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 New Jersey's counties, including Camden, 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 drawn from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Colestown Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.9335, Longitude: -74.9923    
    <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>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.




 

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