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A visit to the Ray Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Note: We have organized the cemeteries in our Gazetteer based on a problem that we had while working on our own genealogy. As an example and without specifying the cemeteries involved, we found an ancestor that we believed to have been buried in one cemetery had actually been buried elsewhere.

We discovered that his burial plans had changed 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 Ray Cemetery ...

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

35.5842, -86.6286

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

The Ray Cemetery is located in Bedford County<2>.

The county seat for Bedford County is located in Shelbyville. Shelbyville lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<3> to the southeast of the Ray Cemetery .

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List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 3 miles [4.8 km] of the Ray Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Osteen Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • The Osteen Cemetery is located in Bedford County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Osteen Cemetery
  • Tucker Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • The Tucker Cemetery is located in Bedford County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tucker Cemetery
  • Crowell Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • The Crowell Cemetery is located in Bedford County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crowell Cemetery
  • Pleasant Valley Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Moon Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • The Moon Cemetery is located in Bedford County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moon Cemetery
  • Bethlehem Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • The Bethlehem Cemetery is located in Bedford County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bethlehem Cemetery
  • Wilson Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • The Wilson Cemetery is located in Bedford County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilson Cemetery
  • Clay Hill Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • The Clay Hill Cemetery is located in Marshall County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clay Hill Cemetery
  • Darnell Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • The Darnell Cemetery is located in Bedford County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Darnell Cemetery
  • Glasscock Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • The Glasscock Cemetery is located in Bedford County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glasscock Cemetery
  • Lentz Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • The Lentz Cemetery is located in Bedford County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lentz Cemetery
  • Jones Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • The Jones Cemetery is located in Bedford County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jones Cemetery
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Clark Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • The Clark Cemetery is located in Bedford County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clark Cemetery
    • Locke Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • The Locke Cemetery is located in Bedford County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Locke Cemetery
    • Moore Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • The Moore Cemetery is located in Bedford County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moore Cemetery
    • Moon Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • The Moon Cemetery is located in Bedford County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moon Cemetery
    • Covington Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • The Covington Cemetery is located in Bedford County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Covington Cemetery
    • Landers Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • The Landers Cemetery is located in Bedford County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Landers Cemetery
    • Allison Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • The Allison Cemetery is located in Bedford County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Allison Cemetery
    • Bounds Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • The Bounds Cemetery is located in Bedford County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bounds Cemetery
    • Ray Corner Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • The Ray Corner Cemetery is located in Bedford County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ray Corner Cemetery

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 24 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Ray Cemetery.

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

  • Unionville
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
  • Chapel Hill
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
  • Anchor Mill ‑ Historic
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Anchor Mill is located in Bedford County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anchor Mill
  • Longview
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Longview is located in Bedford County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Longview
  • Anes
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Anes is located in Marshall County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anes
  • Caney Spring
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Caney Spring is located in Marshall County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Caney Spring
  • Verona
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Verona is located in Marshall County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Verona
  • Holts Corner
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Holts Corner is located in Marshall County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holts Corner
  • Vannatta
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Vannatta is located in Bedford County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vannatta
    • Estimated population in 2014: 398 people
  • Whitaker
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Whitaker is located in Bedford County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whitaker
  • Oak Hill
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Oak Hill is located in Marshall County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Hill
  • Midland
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Midland is located in Rutherford County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Midland
  • Continue List   (12 more) ...
    • Eagleville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Berlin
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Berlin is located in Marshall County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berlin
    • Shelbyville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Concord
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • South Berlin
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • South Berlin is located in Marshall County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Berlin
    • Lewisburg
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Belfast
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Belfast is located in Marshall County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belfast
    • Allisona
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Allisona is located in Rutherford County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Allisona
    • Leftwich
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Leftwich is located in Maury County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leftwich
    • College Grove
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
    • Cochran
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Cochran is located in Marshall County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cochran
    • Bell Buckle
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)

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 Ray Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Bedford County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

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

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