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A visit to the West Union Cemetery ...


The location of the West Union 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 West Union Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   42.0950°   (42° 5' 41")

Lon:   -77.7239°   (-77° 43' 26")

The West Union Cemetery is located in Steuben County<2>.

The county seat for Steuben County is located in Bath. Bath lies 26 miles [41.8 km]<3> to the northeast of the West Union Cemetery .

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 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 West Union Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to New York:
  • Pages specific to Steuben 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 West Union 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 26 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the West Union Cemetery.

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

    • Independence
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Independence
      • Independence is located in Allegany County
    • Rexville
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Whitesville
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Greenwood
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Andover
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Andover have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Andover
      • Andover is located in Allegany County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 965 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Andover <4>
    • North Bingham
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Bingham
      • North Bingham is located in Potter County (PA)
    • Paynesville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paynesville
      • Paynesville is located in Allegany County
    • North Fork
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Fork
      • North Fork is located in Potter County (PA)
    • Hartsville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hartsville
      • Hartsville is located in Steuben County
    • Stannards
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stannards
      • Stannards is located in Allegany County
    • Alfred
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alfred have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alfred
      • Alfred is located in Allegany County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,919 people
      • Alfred has also been known as:
      • Alfred village
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Alfred <4>
    • Harrison Valley
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harrison Valley
      • Harrison Valley is located in Potter County (PA)
    • Continue List   (14 more) ...
      • South Troupsburg
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Troupsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Troupsburg
        • South Troupsburg is located in Steuben County
      • Jasper
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • South Canisteo
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Canisteo have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Canisteo
        • South Canisteo is located in Steuben County
      • Wellsville
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wellsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wellsville
        • Wellsville is located in Allegany County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,329 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wellsville <4>
      • Ulysses
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Potter Brook
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Potter Brook
        • Potter Brook is located in Tioga County (PA)
      • Austinburg
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Austinburg
        • Austinburg is located in Tioga County (PA)
      • Canisteo
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Ellisburg
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ellisburg
        • Ellisburg is located in Potter County (PA)
      • Phillips Creek
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Phillips Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Phillips Creek
        • Phillips Creek is located in Allegany County
      • Westfield
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Almond
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Almond have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Almond
        • Almond is located in Allegany County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 428 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Almond <4>
      • Adrian
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adrian
        • Adrian is located in Steuben County
      • Petrolia
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Petrolia
        • Petrolia is located in Allegany 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 West Union Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Steuben County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 28 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km] of the West Union Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Hauber Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hauber Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hauber Cemetery is located in Steuben County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hauber Cemetery
    • St. Marys Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Marys Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Marys Cemetery is located in Steuben County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Marys Cemetery
    • Atkins Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Atkins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Atkins Cemetery is located in Steuben County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Atkins Cemetery
    • Independence Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Independence Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Independence Cemetery is located in Allegany County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Independence Cemetery
    • New St. Mary's Churchyard Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New St. Mary's Churchyard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The New St. Mary's Churchyard Cemetery is located in Steuben County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New St. Mary's Churchyard Cemetery
    • Rough & Ready Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rough & Ready Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Rough & Ready Cemetery is located in Steuben County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rough & Ready Cemetery
    • Krusen Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Krusen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Krusen Cemetery is located in Steuben County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Krusen Cemetery
    • Brewster Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brewster Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Brewster Cemetery is located in Steuben County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brewster Cemetery
    • Gate of Heaven Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gate of Heaven Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Gate of Heaven Cemetery is located in Allegany County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gate of Heaven Cemetery
    • Pioneer Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pioneer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pioneer Cemetery is located in Allegany County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pioneer Cemetery
    • Whitesville Rural Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Whitesville Rural Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Whitesville Rural Cemetery is located in Allegany County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Whitesville Rural Cemetery
    • Hillside Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hillside Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hillside Cemetery is located in Allegany County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hillside Cemetery
    • Continue List   (16 more) ...
      • Davis Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Davis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Davis Cemetery is located in Steuben County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Davis Cemetery
      • Letts Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Letts Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Letts Cemetery is located in Steuben County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Letts Cemetery
      • St. Johns Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Johns Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. Johns Cemetery is located in Allegany County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Johns Cemetery
      • Hillside Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hillside Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hillside Cemetery is located in Allegany County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hillside Cemetery
      • Valley Brook Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Valley Brook Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Valley Brook Cemetery is located in Allegany County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Valley Brook Cemetery
      • Fulmer Valley Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fulmer Valley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Fulmer Valley Cemetery is located in Allegany County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fulmer Valley Cemetery
      • Greenwood Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Greenwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Greenwood Cemetery is located in Steuben County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greenwood Cemetery
      • East Valley Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the East Valley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The East Valley Cemetery is located in Allegany County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the East Valley Cemetery
      • Hallsport Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hallsport Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hallsport Cemetery is located in Allegany County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hallsport Cemetery
      • Kenyon Road Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kenyon Road Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Kenyon Road Cemetery is located in Allegany County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kenyon Road Cemetery
      • Spring Mills Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Spring Mills Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Spring Mills Cemetery is located in Allegany County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Spring Mills Cemetery
      • West Union Mennonite Church Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Kelly Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kelly Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Kelly Cemetery is located in Steuben County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kelly Cemetery
      • Mt. Vernon Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Vernon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mt. Vernon Cemetery is located in Steuben County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Vernon Cemetery
      • Young Hickory Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Young Hickory Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Young Hickory Cemetery is located in Steuben County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Young Hickory Cemetery
      • Highup Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Highup Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Highup Cemetery is located in Steuben County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Highup 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 West Union Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #2547960  (West Union Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #2547960 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: Rexville
      • County: Steuben         Elev: 686
      • Location given for GNIS #2547960 (West Union Cemetery)

    The official website for Steuben County: www.steubencony.org/

    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 Steuben, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
    <3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the West Union Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 42.0950, Longitude: -77.7239       In this case, the coordinates for the West Union 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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