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Our Genealogy Helper

Introduction ...

We have a couple of goals for our Gazetteer:

  • That it be a tool which helps us with planning our trips.
  • We're trying to shape our Gazetteer as a tool to help us understand the community in which our ancestors lived, the community that was part of their daily lives.
  • On our trips, we try to visit those places where our ancestors left their footprints.

By learning about Williamsburg (and the surrounding area) during the time that our ancestors lived, we hope to have a better understanding of both their community and its relationship to their lifes. We hope that this tool helps to give us an insight into their world.

As we add data and organize our Gazetteer to help with our family research, we will be adding to this our Genealogical Helper for Williamsburg. While we don't have information that is specific to any given person or family, we intend to expand our understanding about where and how people lived.

Neighboring Counties ...

When searching for family records, we have frequently made the mistake of not checking the neighboring counties.

For example, we have great-grandparents who lived in the northwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most doctors were in the next county to the west. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the north.

So when searching for records, we had our best success by looking in neighboring counties instead of the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the west contained birth and death records; the county to the north contained their burial records. If we hadn't included the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

If you're in a similar situation, we hope that the following information helps.

Williamsburg is located in Blair County.

To see how the shape of Pennsylvania's counties have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Blair County: Bedford, Cambria, Centre & Huntingdon.

Below are the counties that are near Williamsburg. For each of these counties, we show a sample of those communities that are closest to Williamsburg:

  • Blair County     (The home county of Williamsburg)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Williamsburg, with the one closest to Williamsburg listed first.
    • Shellytown
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shellytown
      • Shellytown is located in Blair County
    • Oreminea
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oreminea have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oreminea
      • Oreminea is located in Blair County
    • Beavertown
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beavertown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beavertown
      • Beavertown is located in Blair County
    • Frankstown
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Frankstown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frankstown
      • Frankstown is located in Blair County
    • Hollidaysburg
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Altoona
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Bellwood
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bellwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bellwood
      • Bellwood is located in Blair County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,751 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bellwood <2>
    • Clover Creek
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clover Creek
      • Clover Creek is located in Blair County
    • Martinsburg
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Martinsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martinsburg
      • Martinsburg is located in Blair County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,858 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Martinsburg <2>
    • Canan
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Canan have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Canan
      • Canan is located in Blair County
    • Duncansville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Duncansville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duncansville
      • Duncansville is located in Blair County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,148 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Duncansville <2>
    • Newry
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
    • Roaring Spring
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roaring Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roaring Spring
      • Roaring Spring is located in Blair County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,399 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Roaring Spring <2>
  • Bedford County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Williamsburg, with the one closest to Williamsburg listed first.
    • Riddlesburg
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riddlesburg
      • Riddlesburg is located in Bedford County
    • Waterside
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waterside
      • Waterside is located in Bedford County
    • Woodbury
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodbury have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodbury
      • Woodbury is located in Bedford County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 265 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Woodbury <2>
    • Langdondale
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Langdondale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Langdondale
      • Langdondale is located in Bedford County
    • Marble City
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marble City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marble City
      • Marble City is located in Bedford County
    • Saxton
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saxton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saxton
      • Saxton is located in Bedford County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 679 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saxton <2>
    • New Enterprise
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Enterprise
      • New Enterprise is located in Bedford County
    • Yellow Creek
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yellow Creek
      • Yellow Creek is located in Bedford County
    • Salemville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salemville
      • Salemville is located in Bedford County
    • Coaldale
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coaldale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coaldale
      • Coaldale is located in Bedford County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 151 people
    • Osterburg
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Hopewell
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hopewell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hopewell
      • Hopewell is located in Bedford County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 236 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hopewell <2>
    • Graceville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Graceville
      • Graceville is located in Bedford County
  • Cambria County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Williamsburg, with the one closest to Williamsburg listed first.
    • Buckhorn
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buckhorn
      • Buckhorn is located in Cambria County
    • Tunnelhill
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tunnelhill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tunnelhill
      • Tunnelhill is located in Cambria County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 327 people
    • Dysart
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dysart
      • Dysart is located in Cambria County
    • Gallitzin
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gallitzin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gallitzin
      • Gallitzin is located in Cambria County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,514 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gallitzin <2>
    • Amsbry
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Amsbry
      • Amsbry is located in Cambria County
    • Ashville
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
    • Spindley City
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spindley City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spindley City
      • Spindley City is located in Cambria County
    • Cresson
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
    • Sankertown
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sankertown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sankertown
      • Sankertown is located in Cambria County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 606 people
    • Fallentimber
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Bens Creek
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bens Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bens Creek
      • Bens Creek is located in Cambria County
    • Chest Springs
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chest Springs
      • Chest Springs is located in Cambria County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 138 people
    • Loretto
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
  • Centre County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Williamsburg, with the one closest to Williamsburg listed first.
    • Marengo
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marengo have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marengo
      • Marengo is located in Centre County
    • Musser
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Musser have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Musser
      • Musser is located in Centre County
    • Ramblewood
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ramblewood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ramblewood
      • Ramblewood is located in Centre County
    • Port Matilda
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Port Matilda have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Port Matilda
      • Port Matilda is located in Centre County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 582 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Port Matilda <2>
    • Sandy Ridge
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandy Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Ridge
      • Sandy Ridge is located in Centre County
    • Stormstown
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stormstown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stormstown
      • Stormstown is located in Centre County
    • Pine Grove Mills
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Grove Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Grove Mills
      • Pine Grove Mills is located in Centre County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pine Grove Mills <2>
    • New Town
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Town
      • New Town is located in Centre County
    • Glass City
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glass City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glass City
      • Glass City is located in Centre County
    • Park Forest Village
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Park Forest Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park Forest Village
      • Park Forest Village is located in Centre County
    • South Philipsburg
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Philipsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Philipsburg
      • South Philipsburg is located in Centre County
    • State College
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Waddle
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waddle have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waddle
      • Waddle is located in Centre County
  • Clearfield County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Williamsburg, with the one closest to Williamsburg listed first.
    • Ginter
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ginter have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ginter
      • Ginter is located in Clearfield County
    • Utahville
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Utahville
      • Utahville is located in Clearfield County
    • Lyleville
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lyleville
      • Lyleville is located in Clearfield County
    • Ramey
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ramey
      • Ramey is located in Clearfield County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 425 people
    • Blain City
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blain City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blain City
      • Blain City is located in Clearfield County
    • Coalport
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Hegarty Crossroads
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hegarty Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hegarty Crossroads
      • Hegarty Crossroads is located in Clearfield County
    • Houtzdale
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Houtzdale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Houtzdale
      • Houtzdale is located in Clearfield County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 739 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Houtzdale <2>
    • Rosebud
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rosebud have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosebud
      • Rosebud is located in Clearfield County
    • Brisbin
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brisbin
      • Brisbin is located in Clearfield County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 385 people
    • Osceola Mills
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Osceola Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Osceola Mills
      • Osceola Mills is located in Clearfield County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,058 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Osceola Mills <2>
    • Parsonsville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parsonsville
      • Parsonsville is located in Clearfield County
    • Glen Hope
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen Hope
      • Glen Hope is located in Clearfield County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 135 people
  • Fulton County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Williamsburg, with the one closest to Williamsburg listed first.
    • Waterfall
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
    • Valley-Hi
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley-Hi have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley-Hi
      • Valley-Hi is located in Fulton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 15 people
    • Laidig
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Laidig have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laidig
      • Laidig is located in Fulton County
    • Fort Littleton
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fort Littleton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fort Littleton
      • Fort Littleton is located in Fulton County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fort Littleton <2>
  • Huntingdon County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Williamsburg, with the one closest to Williamsburg listed first.
    • Marklesburg
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marklesburg
      • Marklesburg is located in Huntingdon County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 194 people
    • Hesston
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • McConnellstown
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McConnellstown
      • McConnellstown is located in Huntingdon County
    • Alexandria
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Water Street
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Water Street
      • Water Street is located in Huntingdon County
    • Huntingdon
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Petersburg
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Petersburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Petersburg
      • Petersburg is located in Huntingdon County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 460 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Petersburg <2>
    • Birmingham
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Birmingham
      • Birmingham is located in Huntingdon County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 87 people
    • Birdville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Birdville
      • Birdville is located in Huntingdon County
    • Mapleton
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mapleton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mapleton
      • Mapleton is located in Huntingdon County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 410 people
    • Mill Creek
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
    • Donation
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Donation
      • Donation is located in Huntingdon County
    • Cassville
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cassville
      • Cassville is located in Huntingdon County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 137 people
  • Juniata County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Williamsburg, with the one closest to Williamsburg listed first.
    • Peru Mills
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peru Mills
      • Peru Mills is located in Juniata County
    • Waterloo
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waterloo have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waterloo
      • Waterloo is located in Juniata County
    • Perulack
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Perulack
      • Perulack is located in Juniata County
  • Mifflin County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Williamsburg, with the one closest to Williamsburg listed first.
    • Kistler
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kistler have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kistler
      • Kistler is located in Mifflin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 315 people
    • Newton Hamilton
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newton Hamilton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newton Hamilton
      • Newton Hamilton is located in Mifflin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 198 people
    • Atkinson Mills
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Atkinson Mills
      • Atkinson Mills is located in Mifflin County
    • Allensville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
    • McVeytown
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McVeytown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McVeytown
      • McVeytown is located in Mifflin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 330 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for McVeytown <2>
    • Menno
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Menno
      • Menno is located in Mifflin County
    • Mattawana
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mattawana
      • Mattawana is located in Mifflin County
    • Belleville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Belleville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belleville
      • Belleville is located in Mifflin County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Belleville <2>
    • Anderson
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Anderson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anderson
      • Anderson is located in Mifflin County

For an expanded list of the communities that are closest to Williamsburg, see our County-by-County Page for Williamsburg.

Newspapers Published in the Vicinity of Williamsburg ...

An ongoing effort between the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has resulted in the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP).

To share their results, the partnership has created the Chronicling America website. The goal of this partnership is to assemble a database about the current and historic newspapers of the United States. This includes a growing collection of scanned images from selected papers. All of it available to the public on their website.

Using information that we've taken from the Chronicling America website, we've identified 77 newspapers that have been published in the area around Williamsburg.

We have organized these newspapers into two lists:

  • A Local Newspaper List - focusing on the papers published in the immediate area of Williamsburg. There are actually two parts to this list - papers printed in the immediate area of Williamsburg and those printed in the larger area surrounding Williamsburg.
  • An Extended Newspaper List - a longer list, sorted by paper name and containing those papers published within 14 miles [22.5 km]<3> of Williamsburg.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we begin with 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 information is open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that are relevant to Williamsburg:

Cemeteries Near Williamsburg ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Williamsburg.

This is a new section and is likely to have errors. If you find an error, such as a missing cemetery or we have the wrong name, please let us know. If you know of them, we would also appreciate learning about previous or alternate names.

If you need information about a burial or interment, photos, transcripts, how to contact the cemetery or local authorities, please visit our selection of Genealogy Websites (see below).

If not found below, our Cemetery List for Williamsburg covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

The following cemeteries are listed based on their distance from Williamsburg, with the one closest to Williamsburg listed first.

  • St. Josephs Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Josephs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Josephs Cemetery
  • Biddle Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Biddle Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Biddle Cemetery
  • Snively Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Snively Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Snively Cemetery
  • Schmucker Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
  • David Beck Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the David Beck Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the David Beck Cemetery
  • Bosler Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bosler Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bosler Cemetery
  • Royer Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Royer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Royer Cemetery
  • Clapper Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clapper Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clapper Cemetery
  • Marklesburg Union Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Marklesburg Union Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Marklesburg Union Cemetery
  • Frank Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
  • Old Stone Church Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Stone Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Stone Church Cemetery
  • Valley View Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Valley View Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Valley View Cemetery
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    • Grove Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Grove Cemetery
    • Schucker Family Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Marklesburg Reformed Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Marklesburg Reformed Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Marklesburg Reformed Cemetery

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<5>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that Williamsburg had a population of 888 people in 1895 with a post office and railroad service. In 2020, Williamsburg had a population of 1,167 people.

These communities are listed based on their distance from Williamsburg, with the one closest to Williamsburg listed first.

  • Ganister
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ganister have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ganister
    • Ganister is located in Blair County
  • Springfield Junction
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springfield Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springfield Junction
    • Springfield Junction is located in Blair County
  • Franklin Forge
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Franklin Forge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Franklin Forge
    • Franklin Forge is located in Blair County
  • Wertz
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wertz have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wertz
    • Wertz is located in Blair County
  • Covedale
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Covedale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Covedale
    • Covedale is located in Blair County
  • Carlim
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carlim have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carlim
    • Carlim is located in Blair County
  • Point View
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Point View have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Point View
    • Point View is located in Blair County
  • Yellow Spring
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Yellow Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yellow Spring
    • Yellow Spring is located in Blair County
  • Canoe Creek
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Canoe Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Canoe Creek
    • Canoe Creek is located in Blair County
  • Flowing Spring
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flowing Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flowing Spring
    • Flowing Spring is located in Blair County
  • Royer
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Royer have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royer
    • Royer is located in Blair County
  • Reese
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reese have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reese
    • Reese is located in Blair County
  • Continue List   (20 more) ...
    • Marklesburg
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marklesburg
      • Marklesburg is located in Huntingdon County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 194 people
    • Aitch
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aitch have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aitch
      • Aitch is located in Huntingdon County
    • McConnellstown
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McConnellstown
      • McConnellstown is located in Huntingdon County

We've also created an expanded list of communities that existed in the 1890's and were located in the area around Williamsburg. See our List of 1890's Communities around Williamsburg.

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Williamsburg. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for State of Pennsylvania: https://www.pa.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>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a '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- Williamsburg) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Williamsburg. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.4620, Longitude: -78.2061       In this case, the coordinates for Williamsburg have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<4>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.
<5>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Williamsburg, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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