A visit to the George Thomas Cemetery ...

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 George Thomas Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   41.5668°   (41° 34' 0")

Lon:   -71.4631°   (-71° 27' 47")

The George Thomas Cemetery is located in Washington County<2>.

. Wakefield lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<3> to the south southwest of the George Thomas Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 32 that are within 3 miles [4.8 km] of the George Thomas Cemetery.<4>

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

• Phenix - Brown - Hendrick Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Phenix - Brown - Hendrick Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Phenix - Brown - Hendrick Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Phenix - Brown - Hendrick Cemetery is located in Washington County
• Phillips Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Phillips Cemetery
  • 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
• Carr Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carr Cemetery
  • 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
• Himes Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Himes Cemetery
  • 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
• Thomas Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thomas Cemetery
  • 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
• Himes Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Himes Cemetery
  • 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
• Elm Grove Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elm Grove Cemetery
  • 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
• Hiscox Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hiscox Cemetery
  • 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
• Carpenter Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carpenter Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carpenter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Carpenter Cemetery is located in Washington County
• Hall Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hall Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hall Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Hall Cemetery is located in Washington County
• Reynolds Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Reynolds Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Reynolds Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Reynolds Cemetery is located in Washington County
• Smith Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Smith Cemetery is located in Washington County
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  • Sedgefield Road Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sedgefield Road Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sedgefield Road Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Sedgefield Road Cemetery is located in Washington County
  • Hunt Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hunt Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hunt Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hunt Cemetery is located in Washington County
  • Hunt - Hall Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hunt - Hall Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hunt - Hall Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hunt - Hall Cemetery is located in Washington County
  • Old Baptist Meetinghouse Yard Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Baptist Meetinghouse Yard Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Baptist Meetinghouse Yard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Old Baptist Meetinghouse Yard Cemetery is located in Washington County
  • Huling Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Huling Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Huling Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Huling Cemetery is located in Washington County
  • Lawton Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lawton Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lawton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lawton Cemetery is located in Washington County
  • Rothburn Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rothburn Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rothburn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Rothburn Cemetery is located in Washington County
  • Congdon Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Congdon Cemetery
    • 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
  • Congdon - Gardiner Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Congdon - Gardiner Cemetery
    • 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
  • Fones - Haszard Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fones - Haszard Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fones - Haszard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Fones - Haszard Cemetery is located in Washington County
  • Taylor Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Taylor Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Taylor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Taylor Cemetery is located in Washington County
  • Flagg Lane Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Flagg Lane Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Flagg Lane Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Flagg Lane Cemetery is located in Washington County
  • Eldred Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Eldred Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Eldred Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Eldred Cemetery is located in Washington County
  • Allen - Pierce Farm Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Allen - Pierce Farm Cemetery
    • 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
  • Caleb Allen Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Caleb Allen Cemetery
    • 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
  • Gardiner Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gardiner Cemetery
    • 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
  • Chase Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chase Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chase Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Chase Cemetery is located in Washington County
  • Pearce Watson Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pearce Watson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pearce Watson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Pearce Watson Cemetery is located in Washington County
  • Pierce - Phillips Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pierce - Phillips Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pierce - Phillips Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Pierce - Phillips Cemetery is located in Washington County
  • Vaughan - Arnold Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Vaughan - Arnold Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Vaughan - Arnold Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Vaughan - Arnold Cemetery is located in Washington County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 31 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the George Thomas Cemetery.

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

• Belleville
  (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Belleville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belleville
  • Belleville is located in Washington County
• North Kingstown
  (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Kingstown
  • North Kingstown is located in Washington County
• Wickford
  (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Wickford. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wickford
  • Wickford is located in Washington County
• Allenton
  (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Allenton
  • Allenton is located in Washington County
• North Kingstown
  (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • 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
• Wickford Junction
  (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Wickford Junction. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wickford Junction
  • Wickford Junction is located in Washington County
• Slocum
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
  • 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
• Exeter
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Exeter
  • Exeter is located in Washington County
• Saunderstown
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saunderstown
  • Saunderstown is located in Washington County
• East Greenwich
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
  • 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
• Jamestown
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
  • 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
  (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
• Continue List   (19 more) ...
  • Bridgetown
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bridgetown
    • Bridgetown is located in Washington County
  • Mount View
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount View
    • Mount View is located in Washington County
  • Liberty
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • 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
  • Kingston
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingston
    • Kingston is located in Washington County
  • Jamestown
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jamestown
    • Jamestown is located in Newport County
  • Shippee Corner
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shippee Corner
    • Shippee Corner is located in Kent County
  • East Greenwich
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Greenwich
    • East Greenwich is located in Kent County
  • Kingston Station
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • 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
  • Cowesett
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cowesett
    • Cowesett is located in Kent County
  • Usquepaug
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Usquepaug
    • Usquepaug is located in Washington County
  • Curtis Corner
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Curtis Corner
    • Curtis Corner is located in Washington County
  • South Kingstown
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • 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
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Rocky Brook. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocky Brook
    • Rocky Brook is located in Washington County
  • Peace Dale
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peace Dale
    • Peace Dale is located in Washington County
  • Narragansett
    (8 miles [12.9 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
  • Narragansett
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Narragansett
    • Narragansett is located in Washington County
  • Clarks Village
    (8 miles [12.9 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
  • Lawtons
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawtons
    • Lawtons is located in Newport County
  • Buttonwoods
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buttonwoods
    • Buttonwoods is located in Kent 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 George Thomas Cemetery. The following communities are located in Washington County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

• Kingston
  • Kingston lies 6 miles [9.7 km]<3> to the South Southwest (SSW) of the George Thomas Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Kingston.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingston
• Wickford
  • Wickford lies less than 2 miles<3> to the North (N) of the George Thomas Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Wickford.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wickford

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first visit the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These websites offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their websites are open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that might help with the George Thomas Cemetery:

• 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
  • Windham County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Bristol County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Norfolk County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Plymouth 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 George Thomas Cemetery 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 George Thomas Cemetery:

• Referenced GNIS Record ...
• GNIS ID #1902186  (George Thomas Cemetery)
  • Note: GNIS record #1902186 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: 21
  • Location given for GNIS #1902186 (George Thomas Cemetery)

Off-the-Road Links ...

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