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A visit to the Overlook 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 Overlook Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   39.4241°   (39° 25' 26")

Lon:   -75.2523°   (-75° 15' 8")

The Overlook Cemetery is located in Cumberland County<1>.

The county seat for Cumberland County is located in Bridgeton. Bridgeton lies just to the east northeast of the Overlook Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 15 miles [24.1 km]<2> of the Overlook Cemetery.<3>

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

  • Fernwood Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fernwood Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fernwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Fernwood Cemetery is located in Cumberland County
  • Laurel Lawn Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
  • Old Presbyterian Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
  • Swing Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
  • Old Stone Church Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Stone Church Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Stone Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Old Stone Church Cemetery is located in Cumberland County
  • Greenwich Friends Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
  • Cedar Hill Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cedar Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cedar Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Cedar Hill Cemetery is located in Cumberland County
  • Carmel Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carmel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carmel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Carmel Cemetery is located in Cumberland County
  • Cuff Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
  • Canton Baptist Church Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
  • Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mt. Pleasant Cemetery is located in Cumberland County
  • Alliance Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Alliance Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Alliance Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Alliance Cemetery is located in Salem County
  • Continue List   (10 more) ...
    • Alloway Baptist Church Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Holy Cross Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holy Cross Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holy Cross Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Holy Cross Cemetery is located in Cumberland County
    • Oak Hill Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Hill Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Oak Hill Cemetery is located in Cumberland County
    • Greenwood Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greenwood Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Greenwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Greenwood Cemetery is located in Cumberland County
    • Sacred Heart Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sacred Heart Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sacred Heart Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sacred Heart Cemetery is located in Cumberland County
    • Siloam Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Siloam Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Siloam Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Siloam Cemetery is located in Cumberland County
    • Chestnut Grove Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chestnut Grove Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chestnut Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Chestnut Grove Cemetery is located in Salem County
    • Mt. Zion Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Zion Cemetery is located in Salem County
    • Baptist Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Evergreen Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Evergreen Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Evergreen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Evergreen Cemetery is located in Salem County

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]<2> of the Overlook Cemetery.

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

  • Bridgeton
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Bridgeton Junction
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
  • Fairton
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairton have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairton
    • Fairton is located in Cumberland County
  • Roadstown
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
  • Greenwich
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
  • Seabrook Farms
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seabrook Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seabrook Farms
    • Seabrook Farms is located in Cumberland County
  • West Village
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Village
    • West Village is located in Cumberland County
  • Othello
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
  • Cedarville
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedarville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedarville
    • Cedarville is located in Cumberland County
  • Rosenhayn
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
  • Beals Mill
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
  • Bay Side
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bay Side. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bay Side
    • Bay Side is located in Cumberland County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Bay Side
    • From the Overlook Cemetery to Bay Side
  • Continue List   (17 more) ...
    • Friesburg
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Canton
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Millville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Millville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millville
      • Millville is located in Cumberland County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 27,025 people
    • Norma
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Alliance
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Olivet
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Olivet have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Olivet
      • Olivet is located in Salem County
    • Shirley
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Shirley. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shirley
      • Shirley is located in Salem County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Shirley
      • From the Overlook Cemetery to Shirley
    • Aldine
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Aldine. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aldine
      • Aldine is located in Salem County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Aldine
      • From the Overlook Cemetery to Aldine
    • Turkey Point Corner
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • South Vineland
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • Alloway
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Hancocks Bridge
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Dividing Creek
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Laurel Lake
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Laurel Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laurel Lake
      • Laurel Lake is located in Cumberland County
    • Vineland
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vineland have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vineland
      • Vineland is located in Cumberland County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 58,615 people
    • Pleasantville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasantville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasantville
      • Pleasantville is located in Cumberland County
    • Penton
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)

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 Overlook Cemetery. The following communities are located in Cumberland County.

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

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #879057  (Overlook Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #879057 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: Shiloh
    • County: Cumberland         Elev: 27
    • Location given for GNIS #879057 (Overlook Cemetery)

The official website for Cumberland County: www.co.cumberland.nj.us/

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

Footnotes ...

<1>If you're interested in how the shape of New Jersey's counties, including Cumberland, 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 Overlook Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.4241, Longitude: -75.2523    
<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>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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