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A visit to the Harris Family Cemetery ...


The location of the Harris Family 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 Harris Family Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   43.5054°   (43° 30' 19")

Lon:   -123.2081°   (-123° 12' 29")

The Harris Family Cemetery is located in Douglas County<2>.

The county seat for Douglas County is located in Roseburg. Roseburg lies 20 miles [32.2 km]<3> to the south southwest of the Harris Family Cemetery .

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 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 Harris Family Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Oregon:
  • Pages specific to Douglas 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 Harris Family 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 20 communities are within 20 miles [32.2 km]<3> of the Harris Family Cemetery.

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

    • Elkhead
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elkhead have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elkhead
      • Elkhead is located in Douglas County
    • Rice Hill
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Isadore
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Isadore have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Isadore
      • Isadore is located in Douglas County
    • Old Town
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Old Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old Town
      • Old Town is located in Douglas County
    • Oakland
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakland
      • Oakland is located in Douglas County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 954 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oakland <4>
    • Yoncalla
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Yoncalla have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yoncalla
      • Yoncalla is located in Douglas County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,102 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Yoncalla <4>
    • Sutherlin
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sutherlin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sutherlin
      • Sutherlin is located in Douglas County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,227 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sutherlin <4>
    • Drain
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Drain
      • Drain is located in Douglas County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,201 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Drain <4>
    • Curtin
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
    • Wilbur
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Umpqua
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Glide
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glide have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glide
      • Glide is located in Douglas County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Glide <4>
    • Continue List   (8 more) ...
      • Idleyld Park
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Winchester
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Divide ‑ Historic
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Divide. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Divide
        • Divide is located in Lane County
      • Kellogg
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kellogg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kellogg
        • Kellogg is located in Douglas County
      • Cleveland
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cleveland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cleveland
        • Cleveland is located in Douglas County
      • North Umpqua Village
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Umpqua Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Umpqua Village
        • North Umpqua Village is located in Douglas County
      • Roseburg
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Elkton
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elkton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elkton
        • Elkton is located in Douglas County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 198 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elkton <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 Harris Family Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Douglas County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 15 miles [24.1 km] of the Harris Family Cemetery.<6>

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

    • Harvey Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harvey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Harvey Cemetery is located in Douglas County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harvey Cemetery
    • Oakland Masonic & Old Town Oakland Cemeteries
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • The Oakland Masonic & Old Town Oakland Cemeteries is located in Douglas County
      • The Oakland Masonic & Old Town Oakland Cemeteries has also been known as:
      • Oakland Cemetery
      • Oakland Masonic Cemetery
      • Old Town Cemetery
      • Old Town Oakland Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oakland Masonic & Old Town Oakland Cemeteries
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #39224 <7>
    • Fair Oaks Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Drain - Yoncalla Masonic Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Applegate Pioneer Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Yoncalla Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Yoncalla Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Yoncalla Cemetery is located in Douglas County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Yoncalla Cemetery
    • Metz Hill Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Metz Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Metz Hill Cemetery is located in Douglas County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Metz Hill Cemetery
    • IOOF Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the IOOF Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The IOOF Cemetery is located in Douglas County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the IOOF Cemetery
    • Sutherlin Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sutherlin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sutherlin Cemetery is located in Douglas County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sutherlin Cemetery
    • Reason - Reed Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Reason - Reed Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Reason - Reed Cemetery is located in Douglas County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Reason - Reed Cemetery
    • Applegate Family Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Applegate Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Applegate Family Cemetery is located in Douglas County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Applegate Family Cemetery
    • Bemis Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bemis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bemis Cemetery is located in Lane County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bemis Cemetery
    • Continue List   (10 more) ...
      • Indian Burial Ground
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Indian Burial Ground have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Indian Burial Ground is located in Douglas County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Indian Burial Ground
      • Drain IOOF Cemetery
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Drain IOOF Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Drain IOOF Cemetery is located in Douglas County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Drain IOOF Cemetery
      • Lone Pine Cemetery
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lone Pine Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Lone Pine Cemetery is located in Lane County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lone Pine Cemetery
      • Drain Cemetery
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Drain Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Drain Cemetery is located in Douglas County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Drain Cemetery
      • Hurst Family Cemetery
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hurst Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hurst Family Cemetery is located in Douglas County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hurst Family Cemetery
      • Tyee View Cemetery
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tyee View Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Tyee View Cemetery is located in Douglas County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tyee View Cemetery
      • Otey Cemetery
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Otey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Otey Cemetery is located in Douglas County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Otey Cemetery
      • Colvin Cemetery
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Colvin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Colvin Cemetery is located in Douglas County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Colvin Cemetery
      • Putnam Cemetery
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Putnam Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Putnam Cemetery is located in Douglas County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Putnam Cemetery
      • Wilbur Cemetery
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wilbur Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Wilbur Cemetery is located in Douglas County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wilbur 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 Harris Family Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1133056  (Harris Family Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1133056 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: Scotts Valley
      • County: Douglas         Elev: 317
      • Location given for GNIS #1133056 (Harris Family Cemetery)

    The official website for Douglas County: www.co.douglas.or.us/

    The official website for State of Oregon: https://www.oregon.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 Oregon's counties, including Douglas, 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 from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Harris Family Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 43.5054, Longitude: -123.2081       In this case, the coordinates for the Harris Family 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>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.
    <6>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.
    <7>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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