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The location of the Prospect Cemetery has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<1>


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 Prospect Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Prospect Cemetery can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)

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

Lat:   42.4609°   (42° 27' 39")

Lon:   -79.1706°   (-79° 10' 14")

The Prospect Cemetery is located in Chautauqua County<2>.

The county seat for Chautauqua County is located in Mayville. Mayville lies 22 miles [35.4 km]<3> to the southwest of the Prospect Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first visit 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 Prospect Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to New York:
  • Pages specific to Chautauqua 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 Prospect 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 23 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Prospect Cemetery.

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

    • Forestville
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Parcells Corners
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parcells Corners
      • Parcells Corners is located in Chautauqua County
    • Sheridan
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Wango
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wango have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wango
      • Wango is located in Chautauqua County
    • Silver Creek
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Creek
      • Silver Creek is located in Chautauqua County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,439 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Silver Creek <4>
    • Irving
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Perrysburg
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Perrysburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Perrysburg
      • Perrysburg is located in Cattaraugus County
      • Estimated population in 2012: 394 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Perrysburg <4>
    • Dunkirk
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dunkirk
      • Dunkirk is located in Chautauqua County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 11,701 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dunkirk <4>
    • Fredonia
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • South Dayton
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Cassadaga
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Farnham
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Farnham have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Farnham
      • Farnham is located in Erie County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 372 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Farnham <4>
    • Continue List   (11 more) ...
      • Cherry Creek
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherry Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Creek
        • Cherry Creek is located in Chautauqua County
        • Estimated population in 2019: 431 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cherry Creek <4>
      • Brant
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Gowanda
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gowanda
        • Gowanda is located in Cattaraugus County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,524 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gowanda <4>
      • Lake Erie Beach
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Erie Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Erie Beach
        • Lake Erie Beach is located in Erie County
      • Persia
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Persia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Persia
        • Persia is located in Cattaraugus County
      • Brocton
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brocton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brocton
        • Brocton is located in Chautauqua County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,382 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Brocton <4>
      • Sinclairville
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Angola
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Angola-on-the-Lake
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Angola-on-the-Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Angola-on-the-Lake
        • Angola-on-the-Lake is located in Erie County
      • North Collins
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Collins have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Collins
        • North Collins is located in Erie County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,194 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for North Collins <4>
      • Pontiac
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pontiac
        • Pontiac is located in Erie 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 Prospect Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Chautauqua County.

    More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Prospect 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 8 miles [12.9 km] of the Prospect Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Pioneer Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • The Pioneer Cemetery is located in Chautauqua County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Pioneer Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located outside and to the northeast of Forestville.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pioneer Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2185097 <6>
    • Abbey Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Abbey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Abbey Cemetery is located in Chautauqua County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Abbey Cemetery
    • Pope Hill Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pope Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pope Hill Cemetery is located in Chautauqua County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pope Hill Cemetery
    • Sheridan Center Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sheridan Center Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sheridan Center Cemetery is located in Chautauqua County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sheridan Center Cemetery
    • Ball Hill Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ball Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ball Hill Cemetery is located in Chautauqua County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ball Hill Cemetery
    • Mt. Carmel Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Carmel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Carmel Cemetery is located in Chautauqua County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Carmel Cemetery
    • Glenwood Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Glenwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Glenwood Cemetery is located in Chautauqua County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Glenwood Cemetery
    • Smith Mills Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smith Mills Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Smith Mills Cemetery is located in Chautauqua County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Mills Cemetery
    • Evergreen Lawn Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Evergreen Lawn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Evergreen Lawn Cemetery is located in Chautauqua County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Evergreen Lawn Cemetery
    • Newell Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Newell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Newell Cemetery is located in Chautauqua County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Newell Cemetery
    • St. Josephs Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Josephs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Josephs Cemetery is located in Chautauqua County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Josephs Cemetery
    • Arkwright Summit Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Arkwright Summit Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Arkwright Summit Cemetery is located in Chautauqua County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Arkwright Summit Cemetery
    • Continue List   (14 more) ...
      • Perrysburg Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Perrysburg Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Perrysburg Cemetery is located in Cattaraugus County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Perrysburg Cemetery
      • Balltown Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Balltown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Balltown Cemetery is located in Chautauqua County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Balltown Cemetery
      • Hamlet Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hamlet Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hamlet Cemetery is located in Chautauqua County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hamlet Cemetery
      • Villenova Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Rugg-Town / West Perrysburg Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • The Rugg-Town / West Perrysburg Cemetery is located in Cattaraugus County
        • The Rugg-Town / West Perrysburg Cemetery has also been known as:
        • Rugg Town Cemetery
        • West Perrysburg Cemetery
        • West Perrysburgh Cemetery
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rugg-Town / West Perrysburg Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2211547 <6>
      • Rathburn Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rathburn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Rathburn Cemetery is located in Chautauqua County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rathburn Cemetery
      • St. Hyacinth's Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Hyacinth's Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. Hyacinth's Cemetery is located in Chautauqua County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Hyacinth's Cemetery
      • Holy Trinity Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holy Trinity Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Holy Trinity Cemetery is located in Chautauqua County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holy Trinity Cemetery
      • St. Marys Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
        • The St. Marys Cemetery is located in Chautauqua County
        • The St. Marys Cemetery has also been known as:
        • Dunkirk Cemetery
        • Old German Cemetery
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Marys Cemetery
      • St. Hedwigs Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Hedwigs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. Hedwigs Cemetery is located in Chautauqua County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Hedwigs Cemetery
      • St. Anthony Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Anthony Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. Anthony Cemetery is located in Chautauqua County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Anthony Cemetery
      • Laona Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Laona Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Laona Cemetery is located in Chautauqua County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Laona Cemetery
      • Burnham Hollow Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Burnham Hollow Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Burnham Hollow Cemetery is located in Chautauqua County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Burnham Hollow Cemetery
      • Cottage Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cottage Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Cottage Cemetery is located in Cattaraugus County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cottage 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 Prospect Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #961158  (Prospect Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #961158 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: Forestville
      • County: Chautauqua         Elev: 348
      • Location given for GNIS #961158 (Prospect Cemetery)

    The official website for Chautauqua County: www.co.chautauqua.ny.us/

    The official website for State of New York: https://www.ny.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 New York's counties, including Chautauqua, 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 drawn from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Prospect Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 42.4609, Longitude: -79.1706       In this case, the coordinates for the Prospect Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
    <4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
    <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.
    <6>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.




 

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