A visit to the Bitgood Plot ...

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 Bitgood Plot ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Bitgood Plot can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)<1>

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Bitgood Plot

Lat:   41.5393°   (41° 32' 21")

Lon:   -71.6995°   (-71° 41' 58")

The Bitgood Plot is located in Washington County<2>.

. Wakefield lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<3> to the southeast of the Bitgood Plot .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 40 that are within 4 miles [6.4 km] of the Bitgood Plot.<4>

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

• Barber Plot
  (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barber Plot
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Barber Plot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Barber Plot is located in Washington County
• Avis Barber Lot
  (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Avis Barber Lot
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Avis Barber Lot. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
  • The Avis Barber Lot is located in Washington County
  • To give a relative sense of its location, the Avis Barber Lot is located less than 2 miles<3> to the southeast of Wyoming.
  • The Avis Barber Lot has also been known as:
  • Avis Barber Plot
  • Jump to the Rhode Island Historical Cemetery Commission: RIHCC ID #HP049 <6>
• Smith Plot
  (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Plot
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smith Plot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Smith Plot is located in Washington County
• Barber Plot
  (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barber Plot
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Barber Plot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Barber Plot is located in Washington County
• Pine Grove Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pine Grove Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pine Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Pine Grove Cemetery is located in Washington County
• Pine Grove Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pine Grove Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pine Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Pine Grove Cemetery is located in Washington County
• Barber Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barber Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Barber Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Barber Cemetery is located in Washington County
• Barber Plot
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barber Plot
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Barber Plot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Barber Plot is located in Washington County
• Lillibridge Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lillibridge Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lillibridge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Lillibridge Cemetery is located in Washington County
• Bliven Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bliven Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bliven Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Bliven Cemetery is located in Washington County
• Job Kenyon Plot
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Job Kenyon Plot
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Job Kenyon Plot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Job Kenyon Plot is located in Washington County
• Lewis Family Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lewis Family Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lewis Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Lewis Family Cemetery is located in Washington County
• Continue List   (28 more) ...
  • Caswell Plot
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Caswell Plot
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Caswell Plot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Caswell Plot is located in Washington County
  • Larkin Plot
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Larkin Plot
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Larkin Plot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Larkin Plot is located in Washington County
  • Burdick Plot
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Burdick Plot
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Burdick Plot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Burdick Plot is located in Washington County
  • Kenyon Plot
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kenyon Plot
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kenyon Plot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Kenyon Plot is located in Washington County
  • Robert Browning Plot
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Robert Browning Plot
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Robert Browning Plot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Robert Browning Plot is located in Washington County
  • Carpenter Plot
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carpenter Plot
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carpenter Plot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Carpenter Plot is located in Washington County
  • Lillibridge Plot
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lillibridge Plot
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lillibridge Plot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lillibridge Plot is located in Washington County
  • Lewis - Himes - Tillinghast Plot
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lewis - Himes - Tillinghast Plot
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lewis - Himes - Tillinghast Plot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lewis - Himes - Tillinghast Plot is located in Washington County
  • Thomas Wilcox Plot
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thomas Wilcox Plot
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thomas Wilcox Plot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Thomas Wilcox Plot is located in Washington County
  • Richmond Family Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Richmond Family Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Richmond Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Richmond Family Cemetery is located in Washington County
  • Crandall Plot
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Crandall Plot
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Crandall Plot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Crandall Plot is located in Washington County
  • Barber Plot
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barber Plot
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Barber Plot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Barber Plot is located in Washington County
  • Palmer - Burdick - Appley Plot
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Palmer - Burdick - Appley Plot
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Palmer - Burdick - Appley Plot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Palmer - Burdick - Appley Plot is located in Washington County
  • Henry Maryott Plot
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Henry Maryott Plot
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Henry Maryott Plot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Henry Maryott Plot is located in Washington County
  • Rockville Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rockville Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rockville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Rockville Cemetery is located in Washington County
  • Nathaniel Hall Plot
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Nathaniel Hall Plot
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Nathaniel Hall Plot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Nathaniel Hall Plot is located in Washington County
  • Francis Tanner Plot
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Francis Tanner Plot
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Francis Tanner Plot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Francis Tanner Plot is located in Washington County
  • Fenner Plot
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fenner Plot
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fenner Plot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Fenner Plot is located in Washington County
  • Nichols Plot
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Nichols Plot
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Nichols Plot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Nichols Plot is located in Washington County
  • Bramen Plot
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bramen Plot
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bramen Plot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bramen Plot is located in Washington County
  • James Plot
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the James Plot
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the James Plot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The James Plot is located in Washington County
  • Perkins Plot
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Perkins Plot
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Perkins Plot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Perkins Plot is located in Washington County
  • Tefft Family Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tefft Family Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tefft Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Tefft Family Cemetery is located in Washington County
  • Lewis Plot
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lewis Plot
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lewis Plot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lewis Plot is located in Washington County
  • Boone Family Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Boone Family Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Boone Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Boone Family Cemetery is located in Washington County
  • Cezar Onion Plot
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cezar Onion Plot
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cezar Onion Plot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Cezar Onion Plot is located in Washington County
  • Willcox - Tate Plot
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Willcox - Tate Plot
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Willcox - Tate Plot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Willcox - Tate Plot is located in Washington County
  • Sheldon Plot
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sheldon Plot
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sheldon Plot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Sheldon Plot is located in Washington County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 30 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Bitgood Plot.

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

• Wyoming
  (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wyoming
  • Wyoming is located in Washington County
• Arcadia
  (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arcadia
  • Arcadia is located in Washington County
• Moscow
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moscow
  • Moscow is located in Washington County
• Hope Valley
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hope Valley
  • Hope Valley is located in Washington County
• Richmond
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Richmond have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Richmond
  • Richmond is located in Washington County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 7,886 people
• Canonchet
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Canonchet
  • Canonchet is located in Washington County
• Austin
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Austin
  • Austin is located in Washington County
• Lewis City
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lewis City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lewis City
  • Lewis City is located in Washington County
• Carolina
  (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Carolina. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carolina
  • Carolina is located in Washington County
• Usquepaug
  (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Usquepaug
  • Usquepaug is located in Washington County
• Hopkinton
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hopkinton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hopkinton
  • Hopkinton is located in Washington County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,095 people
• Hopkinton
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hopkinton
  • Hopkinton is located in Washington County
• Continue List   (18 more) ...
  • Liberty
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Liberty. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty
    • Liberty is located in Washington County
  • Exeter
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Exeter have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Exeter
    • Exeter is located in Washington County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,531 people
  • Alton
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alton
    • Alton is located in Washington County
  • Shannock
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shannock
    • Shannock is located in Washington County
  • Kenyon
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kenyon
    • Kenyon is located in Washington County
  • West Greenwich
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Greenwich have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Greenwich
    • West Greenwich is located in Kent County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,418 people
  • Voluntown
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Voluntown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Voluntown
    • Voluntown is located in New London County (CT)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,500 people
  • Burdickville
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burdickville
    • Burdickville is located in Washington County
  • Charlestown
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Charlestown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Charlestown
    • Charlestown is located in Washington County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 7,836 people
  • Kingston Station
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Kingston Station. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingston Station
    • Kingston Station is located in Washington County
  • Exeter
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Exeter
    • Exeter is located in Washington County
  • Kitts Corner
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kitts Corner
    • Kitts Corner is located in Kent County
  • Ashaway
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashaway
    • Ashaway is located in Washington County
  • Bradford
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bradford
    • Bradford is located in Washington County
  • Slocum
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Slocum. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slocum
    • Slocum is located in Washington County
  • Gortons Corner
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gortons Corner
    • Gortons Corner is located in Kent County
  • Voluntown
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Voluntown
    • Voluntown is located in New London County (CT)
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Voluntown <7>
  • Glasgo
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glasgo
    • Glasgo is located in New London County (CT)
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Glasgo <7>

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 Bitgood Plot. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Washington County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Bitgood Plot.

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

• Hope Valley
  • Hope Valley lies 2 miles [3.2 km]<3> to the South Southwest (SSW) of the Bitgood Plot.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Hope Valley.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hope Valley
• Shannock
  • Shannock lies 7 miles [11.3 km]<3> to the South Southeast (SSE) of the Bitgood Plot.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Shannock.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shannock
• Voluntown
  • Voluntown lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<3> to the West Northwest (WNW) of the Bitgood Plot.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Voluntown.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Voluntown

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These professional and volunteer 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 Bitgood Plot:

• Pages specific to Rhode Island:
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Pages specific to Washington County:
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • New London County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Tolland County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Windham County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Bristol County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Bristol County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Kent County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Newport County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Providence County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • From Cyndi's List:
  • Cemeteries of Rhode Island
  • Cemeteries of Washington County
  • Cemetery Junction:
  • Directory for Rhode Island
  • From FamilySearch:
  • Cemeteries Wiki for Rhode Island
  • From Interment.net:
  • Cemeteries of Rhode Island
• About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...
  • Although we don't have a link to the Bitgood Plot itself, you might be curious about the African Methodist Episcopal Church. See their website at:
  • The African Methodist Episcopal Church

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 Bitgood Plot:

• Referenced GNIS Record ...
• GNIS ID #1902006  (Bitgood Lot)
  • Note: GNIS record #1902006 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: Hope Valley
  • County: Washington         Elev: 41
  • Location given for GNIS #1902006 (Bitgood Lot)

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for State of Rhode Island: https://www.ri.gov/