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A visit to the Wacomber 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 Wacomber Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Wacomber Cemetery can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)<1>

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

Lat:   42.0848°   (42° 5' 5")

Lon:   -76.6800°   (-76° 40' 48")

The Wacomber Cemetery is located in Chemung County<2>.

The county seat for Chemung County is located in Elmira. Elmira lies just to the west of the Wacomber Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km]<3> of the Wacomber Cemetery.<4>

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

  • North Chemung Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the North Chemung Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the North Chemung Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The North Chemung Cemetery is located in Chemung County
  • Forest Lawn Memorial Park
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Forest Lawn Memorial Park
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Forest Lawn Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Forest Lawn Memorial Park is located in Chemung County
  • Riverside Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Riverside Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Riverside Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Riverside Cemetery is located in Chemung County
  • Hicks Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hicks Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hicks Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hicks Cemetery is located in Chemung County
  • Scudder Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Scudder Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Scudder Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Scudder Cemetery is located in Chemung County
  • Elliott - Searles Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elliott - Searles Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elliott - Searles Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Elliott - Searles Cemetery is located in Chemung County
  • Price - Simcoe Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Price - Simcoe Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Price - Simcoe Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Price - Simcoe Cemetery is located in Chemung County
  • Miller Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Miller Cemetery
    • The Miller Cemetery is located in Chemung County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Miller Cemetery is located 3 miles [4.8 km]<3> to the northwest of Elmira.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2327442 <5>
  • Wellsburg Baptist Church Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wellsburg Baptist Church Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wellsburg Baptist Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Wellsburg Baptist Church Cemetery is located in Chemung County
  • Ashland Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ashland Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ashland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Ashland Cemetery is located in Chemung County
  • Dutchtown Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dutchtown Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dutchtown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Dutchtown Cemetery is located in Chemung County
  • Old Scotchtown Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Scotchtown Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Scotchtown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Old Scotchtown Cemetery is located in Chemung County
  • Continue List   (10 more) ...
    • Scotchtown Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Scotchtown Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Scotchtown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Scotchtown Cemetery is located in Chemung County
    • Breesport Old Baptist Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Breesport Old Baptist Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Breesport Old Baptist Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Breesport Old Baptist Cemetery is located in Chemung County
    • Hilltop Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hilltop Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hilltop Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hilltop Cemetery is located in Chemung County
    • Second Street Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Second Street Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Second Street Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Second Street Cemetery is located in Chemung County
    • Fulton Street Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fulton Street Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fulton Street Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Fulton Street Cemetery is located in Chemung County
    • Hanlon Hill Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hanlon Hill Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hanlon Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hanlon Hill Cemetery is located in Bradford County (PA)
    • Chemung Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chemung Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chemung Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Chemung Cemetery is located in Chemung County
    • Dry Brook Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dry Brook Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dry Brook Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Dry Brook Cemetery is located in Chemung County
    • Lockwood Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lockwood Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lockwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lockwood Cemetery is located in Chemung County
    • Rumsey - Getman Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rumsey - Getman Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rumsey - Getman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Rumsey - Getman Cemetery is located in Chemung County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 26 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Wacomber Cemetery.

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

  • Owens Mills
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Owens Mills. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Owens Mills
    • Owens Mills is located in Chemung County
  • Wellsburg
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
  • Chemung
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chemung have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chemung
    • Chemung is located in Chemung County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chemung <7>
  • Lockwood
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
  • Elmira
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
  • Southport
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Southport. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Southport
    • Southport is located in Chemung County
  • Erin
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Erin. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Erin
    • Erin is located in Chemung County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Erin <7>
  • Fassett
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Fassett. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fassett
    • Fassett is located in Bradford County (PA)
  • Elmira Heights
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elmira Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elmira Heights
    • Elmira Heights is located in Chemung County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,747 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elmira Heights <7>
  • West Elmira
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Elmira have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Elmira
    • West Elmira is located in Chemung County
  • Bentley Creek
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bentley Creek
    • Bentley Creek is located in Bradford County (PA)
  • Waverly
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Sullivanville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Sullivanville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sullivanville
      • Sullivanville is located in Chemung County
    • Horseheads
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Pioneer Village
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pioneer Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pioneer Village
      • Pioneer Village is located in Chemung County
    • Pine City
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine City
      • Pine City is located in Chemung County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pine City <7>
    • Gillett
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gillett
      • Gillett is located in Bradford County (PA)
    • Middletown
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Middletown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Middletown
      • Middletown is located in Bradford County (PA)
    • Van Etten
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Van Etten have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Van Etten
      • Van Etten is located in Chemung County
      • Estimated population in 2019: 494 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Van Etten <7>
    • Webb Mills
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Webb Mills. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Webb Mills
      • Webb Mills is located in Chemung County
    • Sayre
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sayre
      • Sayre is located in Bradford County (PA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,338 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sayre <7>
    • Barton
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Spencer
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spencer have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spencer
      • Spencer is located in Tioga County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 702 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Spencer <7>
    • Pine Valley
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Athens
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Athens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Athens
      • Athens is located in Bradford County (PA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,180 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Athens <7>
    • Big Flats
      (13 miles [20.9 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 Wacomber Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Chemung County.

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

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #968621  (Wacomber Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #968621 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: Wellsburg
    • County: Chemung         Elev: 474
    • Location given for GNIS #968621 (Wacomber Cemetery)

The official website for Chemung County: www.chemungcounty.com/

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 Chemung, 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 Wacomber Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 42.0848, Longitude: -76.6800       In this case, the coordinates for the Wacomber Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 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.
<7>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.




 

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