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A visit to the Saint Gertrude 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 St. Gertrude Cemetery ...

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the St. Gertrude Cemetery

Lat:   40.5976°   (40° 35' 51")

Lon:   -74.3072°   (-74° 18' 25")

The St. Gertrude Cemetery is located in Union County<1>.

The county seat for Union County is located in Elizabeth. Elizabeth lies just to the northeast of the St. Gertrude Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 24 that are within 5 miles [8 km]<2> of the St. Gertrude Cemetery.<3>

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

  • New Dover Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Dover Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Dover Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The New Dover Cemetery is located in Middlesex County
  • Clover Leaf Memorial Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Rahway Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rahway Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rahway Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Rahway Cemetery is located in Union County
  • Mt. Lebanon Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mt. Lebanon Cemetery is located in Middlesex County
  • Windsor Gardens Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Windsor Gardens Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Windsor Gardens Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Windsor Gardens Cemetery is located in Middlesex County
  • Woodbridge Mausoleum
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woodbridge Mausoleum
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Woodbridge Mausoleum have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Woodbridge Mausoleum is located in Middlesex County
  • Trinity Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Trinity Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Trinity Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Trinity Cemetery is located in Middlesex County
  • Beth Israel Memorial Park
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beth Israel Memorial Park
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beth Israel Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Beth Israel Memorial Park is located in Middlesex County
  • Fairview Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
  • Revolutionary Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Revolutionary Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Revolutionary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Revolutionary Cemetery is located in Union County
  • Hillside Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hillside Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hillside Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hillside Cemetery is located in Union County
  • Metuchen Colonial Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Metuchen Colonial Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Metuchen Colonial Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Metuchen Colonial Cemetery is located in Middlesex County
  • Continue List   (12 more) ...
    • Hillside Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hillside Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hillside Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hillside Cemetery is located in Middlesex County
    • Hebrew Fraternity Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hebrew Fraternity Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hebrew Fraternity Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hebrew Fraternity Cemetery is located in Middlesex County
    • St. James Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. James Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. James Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. James Cemetery is located in Middlesex County
    • Calvary Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Calvary Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Calvary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Calvary Cemetery is located in Middlesex County
    • Greek Catholic Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greek Catholic Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Greek Catholic Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Greek Catholic Cemetery is located in Middlesex County
    • Ukrainian Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ukrainian Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ukrainian Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ukrainian Cemetery is located in Middlesex County
    • United Hebrew Association Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the United Hebrew Association Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the United Hebrew Association Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The United Hebrew Association Cemetery is located in Middlesex County
    • St. Nicholas Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Nicholas Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Nicholas Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Nicholas Cemetery is located in Middlesex County
    • Rose Hill Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Mt. Calvary Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Linden Park Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Rosedale Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 26 communities are within Less than 2 miles<2> of the St. Gertrude Cemetery.

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

  • Iselin
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Iselin have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Iselin
    • Iselin is located in Middlesex County
  • Colonia
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colonia have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colonia
    • Colonia is located in Middlesex County
  • Avenel
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Rahway
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rahway have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rahway
    • Rahway is located in Union County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 29,832 people
  • Menlo Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Menlo Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Menlo Park
    • Menlo Park is located in Middlesex County
  • Edgar
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Edgar. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgar
    • Edgar is located in Middlesex County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Edgar
    • From the St. Gertrude Cemetery to Edgar
  • Clark
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clark have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clark
    • Clark is located in Union County
  • Potters
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Woodbridge
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodbridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodbridge
    • Woodbridge is located in Middlesex County
  • Boynton Beach
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
  • Port Reading
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
  • Linden
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Park Village
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Park Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park Village
      • Park Village is located in Union County
    • North Edison
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Fords
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fords have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fords
      • Fords is located in Middlesex County
    • Sewaren
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sewaren have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sewaren
      • Sewaren is located in Middlesex County
    • Westfield
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Cranford
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Perth Amboy
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Perth Amboy have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Perth Amboy
      • Perth Amboy is located in Middlesex County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 51,309 people
    • Scotch Plains
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scotch Plains have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scotch Plains
      • Scotch Plains is located in Union County
    • Tottenville
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tottenville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tottenville
      • Tottenville is located in Richmond County (NY)
    • Bloomfield
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bloomfield have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bloomfield
      • Bloomfield is located in Richmond County (NY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,303 people
    • Elizabeth
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Elmora
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Plainfield
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Samptown
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)

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 St. Gertrude Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Union County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we like to start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These professional and volunteer 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 St. Gertrude Cemetery:

The official website for Union County: www.unioncountynj.org/

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 Union, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<2>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' 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 St. Gertrude Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.5976, Longitude: -74.3072    
<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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