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A visit to the Mathis Cemetery ...


The location of the Mathis 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 Mathis Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   36.3148°   (36° 18' 53")

Lon:   -88.3542°   (-88° 21' 15")

The Mathis Cemetery is located in Henry County<2>.

The county seat for Henry County is located in Paris. Paris lies just to the east southeast of the Mathis Cemetery .

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 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 Mathis Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Tennessee:
  • Pages specific to Henry 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 Mathis 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 19 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Mathis Cemetery.

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

    • Paris
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Whitlock
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whitlock
      • Whitlock is located in Henry County
    • New Boston
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Boston have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Boston
      • New Boston is located in Henry County
    • Oakland
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakland
      • Oakland is located in Henry County
    • Henry
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Henry have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Henry
      • Henry is located in Henry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 446 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Henry <4>
    • Cottage Grove
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Conyersville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Conyersville
      • Conyersville is located in Henry County
    • Puryear
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Puryear
      • Puryear is located in Henry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 653 people
    • Tumbling
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tumbling
      • Tumbling is located in Weakley County
    • Manleyville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manleyville
      • Manleyville is located in Henry County
    • Springville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Ore Springs
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ore Springs
      • Ore Springs is located in Weakley County
    • Continue List   (7 more) ...
      • Hazel
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hazel
        • Hazel is located in Calloway County (KY)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 407 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hazel <4>
      • McKenzie
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McKenzie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McKenzie
        • McKenzie is located in Carroll County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,303 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for McKenzie <4>
      • Gleason
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gleason have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gleason
        • Gleason is located in Weakley County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,369 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gleason <4>
      • Big Sandy
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Hico
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hico have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hico
        • Hico is located in Carroll County
      • Protemus
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Protemus
        • Protemus is located in Calloway County (KY)
      • Bell City
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bell City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bell City
        • Bell City is located in Graves County (KY)

    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 Mathis Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Henry County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 27 that are within 4 miles [6.4 km] of the Mathis Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Leeper Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Leeper Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Leeper Cemetery is located in Henry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Leeper Cemetery
    • Travis Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Travis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Travis Cemetery is located in Henry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Travis Cemetery
    • Jones Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jones Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Jones Cemetery is located in Henry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jones Cemetery
    • Crutchfield Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Crutchfield Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Crutchfield Cemetery is located in Henry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Crutchfield Cemetery
    • Paris City Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • The Paris City Cemetery is located in Henry County
      • The Paris City Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Old City Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Paris City Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #16814 <6>
    • Palmer Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Palmer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Palmer Cemetery is located in Henry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Palmer Cemetery
    • McCuthen Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McCuthen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The McCuthen Cemetery is located in Henry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McCuthen Cemetery
    • Clark Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clark Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Clark Cemetery is located in Henry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clark Cemetery
    • Travis Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Travis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Travis Cemetery is located in Henry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Travis Cemetery
    • Johnson Chapel Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Johnson Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Johnson Chapel Cemetery is located in Henry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Johnson Chapel Cemetery
    • Alexander Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Alexander Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Alexander Cemetery is located in Henry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Alexander Cemetery
    • Cherry Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cherry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cherry Cemetery is located in Henry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cherry Cemetery
    • Continue List   (15 more) ...
      • Trevathan Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Trevathan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Trevathan Cemetery is located in Henry County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Trevathan Cemetery
      • Maplewood Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Maplewood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Maplewood Cemetery is located in Henry County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Maplewood Cemetery
      • McCampbell Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McCampbell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The McCampbell Cemetery is located in Henry County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McCampbell Cemetery
      • Tharpe Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tharpe Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Tharpe Cemetery is located in Henry County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tharpe Cemetery
      • Greer Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Greer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Greer Cemetery is located in Henry County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greer Cemetery
      • Powell Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Powell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Powell Cemetery is located in Henry County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Powell Cemetery
      • Birds Creek Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Birds Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Birds Creek Cemetery is located in Henry County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Birds Creek Cemetery
      • Birds Creek Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Birds Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Birds Creek Cemetery is located in Henry County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Birds Creek Cemetery
      • Oak Hill Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Oak Hill Cemetery is located in Henry County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Hill Cemetery
      • McCall Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McCall Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The McCall Cemetery is located in Henry County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McCall Cemetery
      • Pritchett Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pritchett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Pritchett Cemetery is located in Henry County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pritchett Cemetery
      • Leoney Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Leoney Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Leoney Cemetery is located in Henry County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Leoney Cemetery
      • Atkins Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Atkins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Atkins Cemetery is located in Henry County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Atkins Cemetery
      • Paris Memorial Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Paris Memorial Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Paris Memorial Cemetery is located in Henry County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Paris Memorial Cemetery
      • Chapel Hill Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chapel Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Chapel Hill Cemetery is located in Henry County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chapel Hill 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 Mathis Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1326070  (Mathis Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1326070 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: Paris
      • County: Henry         Elev: 160
      • Location given for GNIS #1326070 (Mathis Cemetery)

    The official website for Henry County: www.henryco.com/

    The official website for State of Tennessee: https://www.tn.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 Tennessee's counties, including Henry, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
    <3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Mathis Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.3148, Longitude: -88.3542       In this case, the coordinates for the Mathis Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
    <4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
    <5>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.
    <6>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.









 

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