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A visit to the Holmes Pioneer 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 Holmes Pioneer Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   40.2181°   (40° 13' 5")

Lon:   -80.8528°   (-80° 51' 10")

The Holmes Pioneer Cemetery is located in Jefferson County<1>.

The county seat for Jefferson County is located in Steubenville. Steubenville lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<2> to the northeast of the Holmes Pioneer Cemetery .

Name Variations for Holmes Pioneer Cemetery ...

When doing your research, keep in mind that names and their spelling can change over time. Various errors happen - anything from simple spelling to bad translations.

Holmes Pioneer Cemetery has also been known as:

  • Smithfield Twp. / Holmes Pioneer Cemetery
  • Holmes Cemetery

If you have information about these names (such as the reason for the change, date of change, the origin of the name), please Contact Us.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 23 that are within 6 miles [9.7 km] of the Holmes Pioneer Cemetery.<3>

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

  • Rehoboth Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rehoboth Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rehoboth Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Rehoboth Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
  • Adena Presbyterian Church Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
  • Friends Meeting House Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Friends Meeting House Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Friends Meeting House Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Friends Meeting House Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
  • Wilson Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Wilson Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wilson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wilson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Wilson Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
  • Furbay Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Furbay Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Furbay Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Furbay Cemetery is located in Harrison County
  • Short Creek Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Short Creek Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Short Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Short Creek Cemetery is located in Harrison County
  • Olive Branch Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Olive Branch Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Olive Branch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Olive Branch Cemetery is located in Harrison County
  • Alley Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
  • Hicksite Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hicksite Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hicksite Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hicksite Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
  • Short Creek Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Short Creek Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Short Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Short Creek Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
  • Highland Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Highland Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Highland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Highland Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • Wheeler Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wheeler Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wheeler Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wheeler Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
    • West Grove Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Pleasant Grove Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Grove Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pleasant Grove Cemetery is located in Belmont County
    • Seceder Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Seceder Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Seceder Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Seceder Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
    • Smithfield Quaker Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Beech Spring Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beech Spring Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beech Spring Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Beech Spring Cemetery is located in Harrison County
    • Stiers Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stiers Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stiers Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Stiers Cemetery is located in Harrison County
    • Wheeling Valley Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Oak Grove Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Grove Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Oak Grove Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
    • St. Adelbert Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Adelbert Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Adelbert Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Adelbert Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
    • Northern Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 33 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<2> of the Holmes Pioneer Cemetery.

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

  • Adena
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
  • Blairmont
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Harrisville
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
  • Olszeski Town
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Olszeski Town have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Olszeski Town
    • Olszeski Town is located in Jefferson County
  • Mount Pleasant
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
  • Dillonvale
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dillonvale have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dillonvale
    • Dillonvale is located in Jefferson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 590 people
  • Smithfield
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smithfield have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smithfield
    • Smithfield is located in Jefferson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 786 people
  • Unionvale
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
  • Kinsman
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Blainesville
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
  • Crescent
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
  • Colerain
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
  • Continue List   (21 more) ...
    • New Athens
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for New Athens. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Athens
      • New Athens is located in Harrison County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 304 people
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to New Athens
      • From the Holmes Pioneer Cemetery to New Athens
    • Hopedale
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hopedale have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hopedale
      • Hopedale is located in Harrison County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 915 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hopedale <5>
    • Barton
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Yorkville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Yorkville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yorkville
      • Yorkville is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 996 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Yorkville <5>
    • Tiltonsville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tiltonsville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tiltonsville
      • Tiltonsville is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,274 people
    • Highland City
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Highland City have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highland City
      • Highland City is located in Jefferson County
    • Rayland
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rayland have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rayland
      • Rayland is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 388 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rayland <5>
    • Bloomingdale
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bloomingdale have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bloomingdale
      • Bloomingdale is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 179 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bloomingdale <5>
    • Narva
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Cadiz
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Saint Clairsville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Oco
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Bannock
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Blaine
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
    • Martins Ferry
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Clearview
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clearview have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clearview
      • Clearview is located in Ohio County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 481 people
    • Cadiz Junction
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Windsor Heights
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Windsor Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windsor Heights
      • Windsor Heights is located in Brooke County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 375 people
    • Beech Bottom
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • New Alexandria
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Alexandria have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Alexandria
      • New Alexandria is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 252 people
    • Valley Glen
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)

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 Holmes Pioneer Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Jefferson County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Holmes Pioneer Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

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 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 Holmes Pioneer 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 Holmes Pioneer Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1041676  (Holmes Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1041676 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: Dillonvale
    • County: Jefferson         Elev: 320
    • Location given for GNIS #1041676 (Holmes Cemetery)

The official website for Jefferson County: www.jeffersoncountyoh.com/

The official website for State of Ohio: https://ohio.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>If you're interested in how the shape of Ohio's counties, including Jefferson, 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 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 Holmes Pioneer Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.2181, Longitude: -80.8528    
<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>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<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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