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A visit to the Friedens Union 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 Friedens Union Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Friedens Union Cemetery (FG ID #342341)

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 Friedens Union Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   40.5119°   (40° 30' 42")

Lon:   -76.1077°   (-76° 6' 27")

The cemetery is located in Berks County<2>.

As an estimate, the Friedens Union Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located outside and to the southwest of Shartlesville.

The county seat for Berks County is located in Reading. Reading lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<3> to the southeast of the Friedens 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 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 Friedens Union Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Pennsylvania:
  • Pages specific to Berks 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 Friedens 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 29 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Friedens Union Cemetery.

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

    • Shartlesville
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Strausstown
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Jefferson
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jefferson have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jefferson
      • Jefferson is located in Schuylkill County
    • New Schaefferstown
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Schaefferstown
      • New Schaefferstown is located in Berks County
    • Bernville
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Centerport
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Centerport have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Centerport
      • Centerport is located in Berks County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 367 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Centerport <4>
    • Aucheys
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aucheys have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aucheys
      • Aucheys is located in Schuylkill County
    • Auburn
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Auburn have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Auburn
      • Auburn is located in Schuylkill County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 689 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Auburn <4>
    • Garfield
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garfield
      • Garfield is located in Berks County
    • Port Clinton
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Port Clinton have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Port Clinton
      • Port Clinton is located in Schuylkill County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 306 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Port Clinton <4>
    • Lake Wynonah
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Wynonah
      • Lake Wynonah is located in Schuylkill County
    • Summit Station
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summit Station
      • Summit Station is located in Schuylkill County
    • Continue List   (17 more) ...
      • Dauberville
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dauberville have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dauberville
        • Dauberville is located in Berks County
      • Shoemakersville
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shoemakersville have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shoemakersville
        • Shoemakersville is located in Berks County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,384 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Shoemakersville <4>
      • Hamburg
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Landingville
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Landingville have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Landingville
        • Landingville is located in Schuylkill County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 149 people
      • Rehrersburg
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rehrersburg
        • Rehrersburg is located in Berks County
      • North Heidelberg
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Heidelberg have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Heidelberg
        • North Heidelberg is located in Berks County
      • Schuylkill Haven
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Schuylkill Haven have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Schuylkill Haven
        • Schuylkill Haven is located in Schuylkill County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,086 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Schuylkill Haven <4>
      • Leesport
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Ededburg
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ededburg
        • Ededburg is located in Berks County
      • Deer Lake
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deer Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deer Lake
        • Deer Lake is located in Schuylkill County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 645 people
      • Moyers
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Moyers have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moyers
        • Moyers is located in Schuylkill County
      • Renningers
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Renningers have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Renningers
        • Renningers is located in Schuylkill County
      • Rickenbach
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rickenbach
        • Rickenbach is located in Berks County
      • Windsor Castle
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Windsor Castle have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windsor Castle
        • Windsor Castle is located in Berks County
      • Cressona
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cressona have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cressona
        • Cressona is located in Schuylkill County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,585 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cressona <4>
      • Orwigsburg
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Friedensburg
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)

    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 Friedens Union Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Berks County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 20 that are within 10 miles [16.1 km] of the Friedens Union Cemetery.<6>

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

    • Zion Blue Mtn. Church Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Zion Blue Mtn. Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Zion Blue Mtn. Church Cemetery is located in Berks County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Zion Blue Mtn. Church Cemetery
    • St. Michaels Union Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • St. Pauls Union Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Pauls Union Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Pauls Union Cemetery is located in Berks County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Pauls Union Cemetery
    • Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • The Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery is located in Berks County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery is located outside and to the northwest of Bernville.
      • The Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Old Northkill Churchyard Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1498818 <1>
    • Fairview Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fairview Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Fairview Cemetery is located in Berks County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fairview Cemetery
    • Stump Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stump Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Stump Cemetery is located in Berks County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stump Cemetery
    • Viewpoint Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Host Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • The Host Cemetery is located in Berks County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Host Cemetery
    • Birch Hill Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Birch Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Birch Hill Cemetery is located in Berks County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Birch Hill Cemetery
    • St. Lukes Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Lukes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Lukes Cemetery is located in Berks County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Lukes Cemetery
    • St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery is located in Berks County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery
    • Continue List   (8 more) ...
      • Greenwood Catholic Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Greenwood Catholic Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Greenwood Catholic Cemetery is located in Berks County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greenwood Catholic Cemetery
      • St. Johns Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Johns Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. Johns Cemetery is located in Berks County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Johns Cemetery
      • Zeiglers Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Zeiglers Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Zeiglers Cemetery is located in Berks County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Zeiglers Cemetery
      • Altalaha Lutheran Church Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Altalaha Lutheran Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Altalaha Lutheran Church Cemetery is located in Berks County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Altalaha Lutheran Church Cemetery
      • Bern Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bern Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bern Cemetery is located in Berks County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bern Cemetery
      • Leesport Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Frantz Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Frantz Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Frantz Cemetery is located in Berks County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Frantz Cemetery
      • St. Johns Church Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Johns Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. Johns Church Cemetery is located in Berks County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Johns Church 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 Friedens Union Cemetery:

    The official website for Berks County: www.co.berks.pa.us/

    The official website for State of Pennsylvania: https://www.pa.gov/

    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>If you're interested in how the shape of Pennsylvania's counties, including Berks, 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' 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 Friedens Union Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.5119, Longitude: -76.1077    
    <4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
    <5>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.
    <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.




 

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