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A visit to the Willis Cemetery ...


The location of the Willis 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 Willis Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   33.9632°   (33° 57' 47")

Lon:   -96.5230°   (-96° 31' 22")

The Willis Cemetery is located in Bryan County<2>.

The county seat for Bryan County is located in Durant. Durant lies just to the east northeast of the Willis 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 Willis Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Oklahoma:
  • Pages specific to Bryan 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 Willis 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 21 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Willis Cemetery.

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

    • Mead
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mead have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mead
      • Mead is located in Bryan County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 260 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mead <4>
    • Platter
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Calera
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Calera have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Calera
      • Calera is located in Bryan County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,414 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Calera <4>
    • Silo
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silo
      • Silo is located in Bryan County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 370 people
    • McBride
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McBride have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McBride
      • McBride is located in Marshall County
    • Cartwright
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Colbert
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • New Woodville
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Woodville
      • New Woodville is located in Marshall County
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 132 people
    • Preston
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Preston
      • Preston is located in Grayson County (TX)
    • Durant
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Cumberland
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cumberland
      • Cumberland is located in Marshall County
    • Little City
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little City
      • Little City is located in Marshall County
    • Continue List   (9 more) ...
      • Bee
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bee
        • Bee is located in Johnston County
      • Red River City
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Red River City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red River City
        • Red River City is located in Grayson County (TX)
      • Achille
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Achille have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Achille
        • Achille is located in Bryan County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 550 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Achille <4>
      • Armstrong
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Armstrong
        • Armstrong is located in Bryan County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 111 people
      • Kingston
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kingston have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingston
        • Kingston is located in Marshall County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,689 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kingston <4>
      • Denison
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Denison
        • Denison is located in Grayson County (TX)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 25,792 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Denison <4>
      • Hendrix
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hendrix have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hendrix
        • Hendrix is located in Bryan County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 86 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hendrix <4>
      • Shay
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shay
        • Shay is located in Marshall County
      • Kenefic
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kenefic have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kenefic
        • Kenefic is located in Bryan County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 220 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kenefic <4>

    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 Willis Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Bryan County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 24 that are within 10 miles [16.1 km] of the Willis Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Mead Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mead Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mead Cemetery is located in Bryan County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mead Cemetery
    • Love Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Love Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Love Cemetery is located in Bryan County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Love Cemetery
    • Harrison Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harrison Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Harrison Cemetery is located in Bryan County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harrison Cemetery
    • Platter Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Platter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Platter Cemetery is located in Bryan County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Platter Cemetery
    • Old Woodville Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Woodville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Old Woodville Cemetery is located in Marshall County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Woodville Cemetery
    • Rose Hill Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rose Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Rose Hill Cemetery is located in Bryan County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rose Hill Cemetery
    • Aylesworth Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Aylesworth Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Aylesworth Cemetery is located in Marshall County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Aylesworth Cemetery
    • Hainline Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hainline Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hainline Cemetery is located in Marshall County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hainline Cemetery
    • Woodville Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Woodville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Woodville Cemetery is located in Marshall County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woodville Cemetery
    • Garden of Memory Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • The Garden of Memory Cemetery is located in Bryan County
      • The Garden of Memory Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Colbert Cemetery
      • Colbert Garden of Memory Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Garden of Memory Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #98491 <6>
    • Yarbrough Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Yarbrough Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Yarbrough Cemetery is located in Bryan County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Yarbrough Cemetery
    • Cumberland Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cumberland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cumberland Cemetery is located in Marshall County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cumberland Cemetery
    • Continue List   (12 more) ...
      • Moore Burney Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Moore Burney Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Moore Burney Cemetery is located in Marshall County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Moore Burney Cemetery
      • Bald Knob Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bald Knob Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bald Knob Cemetery is located in Marshall County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bald Knob Cemetery
      • Isom Springs Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Isom Springs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Isom Springs Cemetery is located in Marshall County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Isom Springs Cemetery
      • Preston Bend Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Highland Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
        • The Highland Cemetery is located in Bryan County
        • To give a relative sense of its location, the Highland Cemetery is a very large cemetery that is located outside and to the south of Durant.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Highland Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #98637 <6>
      • Keffer Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Keffer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Keffer Cemetery is located in Bryan County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Keffer Cemetery
      • Post Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Post Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Post Cemetery is located in Bryan County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Post Cemetery
      • Confederate Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Confederate Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Confederate Cemetery is located in Bryan County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Confederate Cemetery
      • Potts Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Potts Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
        • The Potts Cemetery is located in Grayson County (TX)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Potts Cemetery
      • Mayrant Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
        • The Mayrant Cemetery is located in Grayson County (TX)
        • The Mayrant Cemetery has also been known as:
        • Mayrant / Potts Cemetery
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mayrant Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #5086 <6>
      • Pioneer Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
        • 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 Bryan County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pioneer Cemetery
      • Cox Chapel Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cox Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Cox Chapel Cemetery is located in Bryan County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cox Chapel 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 Willis Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1777912  (Willis Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1777912 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: Platter
      • County: Bryan         Elev: 211
      • Location given for GNIS #1777912 (Willis Cemetery)

    The official website for State of Oklahoma: https://www.ok.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 Oklahoma's counties, including Bryan, 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 Willis Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.9632, Longitude: -96.5230       In this case, the coordinates for the Willis 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.
    <7>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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