A visit to the Bear Creek Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Since our focus is on geography, we don't have burial or interment information. Nor do we have any contact information for the Bear Creek Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Bear Creek Cemetery (FG ID #2214224).

Note: We have organized the cemeteries in our Gazetteer based on a problem that we had while working on our own genealogy. As an example and without specifying the cemeteries involved, we found an ancestor that we believed to have been buried in one cemetery had actually been buried elsewhere.

We discovered that his burial plans had changed 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 Bear Creek Cemetery ...

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Bear Creek Cemetery:

42.8364, -82.3062

Open a Google Map centered on the Bear Creek Cemetery.

Establishment of the Bear Creek Cemetery ...

The Bear Creek Cemetery was established in 1850.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<2> of the Bear Creek Cemetery.<3>

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

Zion United Church / Postill - Ossian Cemetery
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zion United Church / Postill - Ossian Cemetery
- The Zion United Church / Postill - Ossian Cemetery has also been known as:
- Zion United Church Cemetery
- Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2513586 <1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to the Zion United Church / Postill - Ossian Cemetery
- From the Bear Creek Cemetery to the Zion United Church / Postill - Ossian Cemetery
Fisher / Postill Cemetery
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fisher / Postill Cemetery
- The Fisher / Postill Cemetery has also been known as:
- Postill Cemetery
- Postill / Ossian / Fisher
- Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2515264 <1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to the Fisher / Postill Cemetery
- From the Bear Creek Cemetery to the Fisher / Postill Cemetery
Burns United Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burns United Cemetery
- The Burns United Cemetery has also been known as:
- Burns Cemetery
- Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2396237 <1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to the Burns United Cemetery
- From the Bear Creek Cemetery to the Burns United Cemetery
Black Creek Cemetery
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Black Creek Cemetery
- Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2311394 <1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to the Black Creek Cemetery
- From the Bear Creek Cemetery to the Black Creek Cemetery
Bradshaw United Cemetery
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bradshaw United Cemetery
- Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2369488 <1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to the Bradshaw United Cemetery
- From the Bear Creek Cemetery to the Bradshaw United Cemetery
Bunyan Cemetery
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bunyan Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to the Bunyan Cemetery
- From the Bear Creek Cemetery to the Bunyan Cemetery
Moore Union Cemetery
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moore Union Cemetery
- To give a relative sense of its location, the Moore Union Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located outside and to the east of Mooretown.
- Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2204022 <1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to the Moore Union Cemetery
- From the Bear Creek Cemetery to the Moore Union Cemetery
Wilkesport Cemetery
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilkesport Cemetery
- Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2364327 <1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to the Wilkesport Cemetery
- From the Bear Creek Cemetery to the Wilkesport Cemetery
Hillsdale Cemetery
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillsdale Cemetery
- To give a relative sense of its location, the Hillsdale Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located less than 2 miles<2> to the west of Petrolia.
- Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2140916 <1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to the Hillsdale Cemetery
- From the Bear Creek Cemetery to the Hillsdale Cemetery
St. Joseph's RC Cemetery
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for St. Joseph's RC Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to the St. Joseph's RC Cemetery
- From the Bear Creek Cemetery to the St. Joseph's RC Cemetery
Oil Springs Cemetery
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oil Springs Cemetery
- To give a relative sense of its location, the Oil Springs Cemetery is located outside and to the northwest of Oil Springs.
- Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2309732 <1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to the Oil Springs Cemetery
- From the Bear Creek Cemetery to the Oil Springs Cemetery
Brook's Cemetery
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brook's Cemetery
- To give a relative sense of its location, the Brook's Cemetery is located 3 miles [4.8 km]<2> to the northwest of Petrolia.
- Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2204337 <1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to the Brook's Cemetery
- From the Bear Creek Cemetery to the Brook's Cemetery
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- Irwin Cemetery
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Irwin Cemetery
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to the Irwin Cemetery
  - From the Bear Creek Cemetery to the Irwin Cemetery
- Aamjiwnaang First Nations Cemetery
  (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aamjiwnaang First Nations Cemetery
  - The Aamjiwnaang First Nations Cemetery has also been known as:
  - St. Claire First Nations Cemetery
  - Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2399467 <1>
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to the Aamjiwnaang First Nations Cemetery
  - From the Bear Creek Cemetery to the Aamjiwnaang First Nations Cemetery
- Riverlawn Cemetery
  (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
  - The Riverlawn Cemetery is located in Saint Clair County (MI)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverlawn Cemetery
  - The Riverlawn Cemetery has also been known as:
  - Marysville City Cemetery
  - Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1492 <1>
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to the Riverlawn Cemetery
  - From the Bear Creek Cemetery to the Riverlawn Cemetery
- St. Marys Cemetery
  (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
  - The St. Marys Cemetery is located in Saint Clair County (MI)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for St. Marys Cemetery
  - Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2450588 <1>
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to the St. Marys Cemetery
  - From the Bear Creek Cemetery to the St. Marys Cemetery
- Hillside Cemetery
  (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
  - The Hillside Cemetery is located in Saint Clair County (MI)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillside Cemetery
  - Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #718 <1>
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to the Hillside Cemetery
  - From the Bear Creek Cemetery to the Hillside Cemetery
- Rose Hill Cemetery
  (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
  - The Rose Hill Cemetery is located in Saint Clair County (MI)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rose Hill Cemetery
  - Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1536 <1>
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to the Rose Hill Cemetery
  - From the Bear Creek Cemetery to the Rose Hill Cemetery
- Petrolia Pioneer Cemetery
  (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Petrolia Pioneer Cemetery
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to the Petrolia Pioneer Cemetery
  - From the Bear Creek Cemetery to the Petrolia Pioneer Cemetery
- Mt. Zion Cemetery
  (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mt. Zion Cemetery
  - To give a relative sense of its location, the Mt. Zion Cemetery is located less than 2 miles<2> to the north of Marthaville.
  - The Mt. Zion Cemetery has also been known as:
  - Brook's / Mt. Zion Cemetery
  - Episcopalian Methodist Cemetery
  - Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2418112 <1>
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to the Mt. Zion Cemetery
  - From the Bear Creek Cemetery to the Mt. Zion Cemetery
- Townline / Mt. Zion / Episcopalian Methodist Cemetery
  (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Townline / Mt. Zion / Episcopalian Methodist Cemetery
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to the Townline / Mt. Zion / Episcopalian Methodist Cemetery
  - From the Bear Creek Cemetery to the Townline / Mt. Zion / Episcopalian Methodist Cemetery
- Robertson Cemetery
  (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Robertson Cemetery
  - Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2217410 <1>
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to the Robertson Cemetery
  - From the Bear Creek Cemetery to the Robertson Cemetery

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 27 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<2> of the Bear Creek Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities based on their distance from Bear Creek Cemetery, with the nearest first:

Brigden
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brigden
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Brigden
- From the Bear Creek Cemetery to Brigden
Kimball
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kimball
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kimball
- From the Bear Creek Cemetery to Kimball
Colinville
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colinville
Moore Centre
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moore Centre
Waubuno
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waubuno
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Waubuno
- From the Bear Creek Cemetery to Waubuno
Sykeston
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sykeston
Cromar
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cromar
Seckerton
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seckerton
Osborne
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Osborne
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Osborne
- From the Bear Creek Cemetery to Osborne
Payne
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Payne
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Payne
- From the Bear Creek Cemetery to Payne
Ladysmith
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ladysmith
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ladysmith
- From the Bear Creek Cemetery to Ladysmith
Avonry
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Avonry
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- Bradshaw
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bradshaw
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to Bradshaw
  - From the Bear Creek Cemetery to Bradshaw
- Bunyan
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bunyan
- Bickford
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bickford
- Wilkesport
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilkesport
- Lucasville
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lucasville
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to Lucasville
  - From the Bear Creek Cemetery to Lucasville
- Corunna
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corunna
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Corunna <4>
- Mooretown
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mooretown
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mooretown <4>
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to Mooretown
  - From the Bear Creek Cemetery to Mooretown
- Petrolia
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Petrolia
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Petrolia <4>
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to Petrolia
  - From the Bear Creek Cemetery to Petrolia
- Marthaville
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marthaville
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to Marthaville
  - From the Bear Creek Cemetery to Marthaville
- Mandaumin
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mandaumin
- Courtright
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Courtright
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to Courtright
  - From the Bear Creek Cemetery to Courtright
- Oil City
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oil City
- Beaver Meadow
  (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beaver Meadow
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to Beaver Meadow
  - From the Bear Creek Cemetery to Beaver Meadow
- Froomfield
  (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Froomfield
- Saint Clair
  (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
  - Saint Clair is located in Saint Clair County (MI)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Clair
  - Population from the 2020 Census: 5,496 people
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Clair <4>
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to Saint Clair
  - From the Bear Creek Cemetery to Saint Clair

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 Bear Creek Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in .

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Saint Clair
- Saint Clair lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<2> to the West (W) of the Bear Creek Cemetery.
- Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Saint Clair.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Clair

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first turn to 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 Bear Creek Cemetery:

Pages specific to Ontario:
- Cyndi's List
- Family Search
Cemetery Information and Directories:
- From Find-A-Grave:
- The Bear Creek Cemetery (FG ID #2214224)
- From Cyndi's List:
- Cemeteries of Ontario
- From FamilySearch:
- Cemeteries Wiki for Ontario
- From Interment.net:
- Cemeteries of Ontario

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 Bear Creek Cemetery:

Referenced Find-A-Grave Entry: #2214224

Footnotes ...

<1>	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.
<2>	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 from Point A (ie- Bear Creek Cemetery) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'.
<3>	While we have an extensive database of cemeteries (with over 200,000 entries), be assured that it's not complete and we're still searching for cemeteries to add.
<4>	While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.