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A visit to the Eldred Cemetery ...


The location of the Eldred 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 Eldred Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   41.5357°   (41° 32' 8")

Lon:   -71.4648°   (-71° 27' 53")

The Eldred Cemetery is located in Washington County<2>.

. Wakefield lies just to the south southwest of the Eldred 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 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 Eldred Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Rhode Island:
  • Pages specific to Washington 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 Eldred 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 26 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Eldred Cemetery.

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

    • Allenton
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Allenton
      • Allenton is located in Washington County
    • North Kingstown
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Kingstown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Kingstown
      • North Kingstown is located in Washington County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 26,278 people
    • North Kingstown
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Kingstown
      • North Kingstown is located in Washington County
    • Saunderstown
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saunderstown
      • Saunderstown is located in Washington County
    • Wickford
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wickford have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wickford
      • Wickford is located in Washington County
    • Bridgetown
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bridgetown
      • Bridgetown is located in Washington County
    • Wickford Junction
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wickford Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wickford Junction
      • Wickford Junction is located in Washington County
    • Kingston
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingston
      • Kingston is located in Washington County
    • Jamestown
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jamestown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jamestown
      • Jamestown is located in Newport County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,482 people
    • Exeter
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Exeter
      • Exeter is located in Washington County
    • Narragansett
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Narragansett have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Narragansett
      • Narragansett is located in Washington County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 15,309 people
    • Jamestown
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jamestown
      • Jamestown is located in Newport County
    • Continue List   (14 more) ...
      • Exeter
        (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
        • 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
      • Liberty
        (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Liberty have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty
        • Liberty is located in Washington County
      • Curtis Corner
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Curtis Corner
        • Curtis Corner is located in Washington County
      • East Greenwich
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Greenwich have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Greenwich
        • East Greenwich is located in Kent County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 13,141 people
      • South Kingstown
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Kingstown
        • South Kingstown is located in Washington County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 30,454 people
      • Rocky Brook
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rocky Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocky Brook
        • Rocky Brook is located in Washington County
      • Peace Dale
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peace Dale
        • Peace Dale is located in Washington County
      • Narragansett
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Narragansett
        • Narragansett is located in Washington County
      • Clarks Village
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clarks Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clarks Village
        • Clarks Village is located in Newport County
      • Usquepaug
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Usquepaug
        • Usquepaug is located in Washington County
      • Narragansett Pier
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Narragansett Pier have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Narragansett Pier
        • Narragansett Pier is located in Washington County
      • Shippee Corner
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shippee Corner
        • Shippee Corner is located in Kent County
      • Brenton Village
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brenton Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brenton Village
        • Brenton Village is located in Newport County
      • Mount View
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount View
        • Mount View is located in Washington County

    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 Eldred Cemetery. The following communities are located in Washington County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 38 that are within 3 miles [4.8 km] of the Eldred Cemetery.<4>

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

    • Elm Grove Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elm Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Elm Grove Cemetery is located in Washington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elm Grove Cemetery
    • Phillips - Gardiner Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Phillips - Gardiner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Phillips - Gardiner Cemetery is located in Washington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Phillips - Gardiner Cemetery
    • Thomas Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thomas Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Thomas Cemetery is located in Washington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thomas Cemetery
    • Himes Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Himes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Himes Cemetery is located in Washington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Himes Cemetery
    • Watson Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Watson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Watson Cemetery is located in Washington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Watson Cemetery
    • Congdon - Gardiner Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Congdon - Gardiner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Congdon - Gardiner Cemetery is located in Washington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Congdon - Gardiner Cemetery
    • John Gardiner Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the John Gardiner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The John Gardiner Cemetery is located in Washington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the John Gardiner Cemetery
    • David Greene Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the David Greene Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The David Greene Cemetery is located in Washington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the David Greene Cemetery
    • Narragansett Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Narragansett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Narragansett Cemetery is located in Washington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Narragansett Cemetery
    • Sweet - Austin Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sweet - Austin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sweet - Austin Cemetery is located in Washington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sweet - Austin Cemetery
    • Hammond Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hammond Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hammond Cemetery is located in Washington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hammond Cemetery
    • Burlingame Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Burlingame Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Burlingame Cemetery is located in Washington County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Burlingame Cemetery
    • Continue List   (26 more) ...
      • Cashman Cemetery
        (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cashman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Cashman Cemetery is located in Washington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cashman Cemetery
      • Allen - Pierce Farm Cemetery
        (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Allen - Pierce Farm Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Allen - Pierce Farm Cemetery is located in Washington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Allen - Pierce Farm Cemetery
      • Caleb Allen Cemetery
        (Less than 2 miles to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Caleb Allen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Caleb Allen Cemetery is located in Washington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Caleb Allen Cemetery
      • Gardiner Cemetery
        (Less than 2 miles to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gardiner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Gardiner Cemetery is located in Washington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gardiner Cemetery
      • Hiscox Cemetery
        (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hiscox Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hiscox Cemetery is located in Washington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hiscox Cemetery
      • Carr Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carr Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Carr Cemetery is located in Washington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carr Cemetery
      • Phillips Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Phillips Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Phillips Cemetery is located in Washington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Phillips Cemetery
      • Himes Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Himes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Himes Cemetery is located in Washington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Himes Cemetery
      • Congdon Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Congdon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Congdon Cemetery is located in Washington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Congdon Cemetery
      • Slocum - Sweet Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Slocum - Sweet Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Slocum - Sweet Cemetery is located in Washington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Slocum - Sweet Cemetery
      • Sweet Plot
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sweet Plot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Sweet Plot is located in Washington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sweet Plot
      • Greene Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Greene Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Greene Cemetery is located in Washington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greene Cemetery
      • Sherman Plot
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sherman Plot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Sherman Plot is located in Washington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sherman Plot
      • Sherman - Shearman Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sherman - Shearman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Sherman - Shearman Cemetery is located in Washington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sherman - Shearman Cemetery
      • Sherman Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sherman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Sherman Cemetery is located in Washington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sherman Cemetery
      • OLiver Gardiner Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the OLiver Gardiner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The OLiver Gardiner Cemetery is located in Washington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the OLiver Gardiner Cemetery
      • Willettt Carpenter Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Willettt Carpenter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Willettt Carpenter Cemetery is located in Washington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Willettt Carpenter Cemetery
      • Casey Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Casey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Casey Cemetery is located in Washington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Casey Cemetery
      • Congton - Packard Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Congton - Packard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Congton - Packard Cemetery is located in Washington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Congton - Packard Cemetery
      • Greene Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Greene Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Greene Cemetery is located in Washington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greene Cemetery
      • St. Paul - Updike Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Paul - Updike Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. Paul - Updike Cemetery is located in Washington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Paul - Updike Cemetery
      • Wightman Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wightman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Wightman Cemetery is located in Washington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wightman Cemetery
      • Young Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Young Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Young Cemetery is located in Washington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Young Cemetery
      • Tennabt Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tennabt Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Tennabt Cemetery is located in Washington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tennabt Cemetery
      • George Thomas Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the George Thomas Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The George Thomas Cemetery is located in Washington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the George Thomas Cemetery
      • Boone Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Boone Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Boone Cemetery is located in Washington County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Boone 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 Eldred Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1902129  (Eldred Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1902129 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: Wickford
      • County: Washington         Elev: 15
      • Location given for GNIS #1902129 (Eldred Cemetery)

    The official website for State of Rhode Island: https://www.ri.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 the state's counties, including Washington, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
    <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- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Eldred Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.5357, Longitude: -71.4648       In this case, the coordinates for the Eldred Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
    <4>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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