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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 Ray Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Ray 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 Ray Cemetery

Lat:   35.9598°   (35° 57' 35")

Lon:   -83.3152°   (-83° 18' 54")

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

The county seat for Jefferson County is located in Dandridge. Dandridge lies just to the northwest of the Ray Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 26 that are within 4 miles [6.4 km]<3> of the Ray Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Old Holt Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Holt Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Holt Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Old Holt Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
  • Antioch Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Antioch Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Antioch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Antioch Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
  • Tryon Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tryon Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tryon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Tryon Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
  • Henderson Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Henderson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Henderson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Henderson Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
  • Strange Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Strange Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Strange Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Strange Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
  • Taff Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Taff Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Taff Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Taff Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
  • Bridges Chapel Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bridges Chapel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bridges Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bridges Chapel Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
  • Frances Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Frances Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Frances Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Frances Cemetery is located in Cocke County
  • Allen Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Allen Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Allen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Allen Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
  • Garner Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Garner Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Garner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Garner Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
  • Ball Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ball Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ball Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Ball Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
  • Rinehart Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rinehart Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rinehart Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Rinehart Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Taylor Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • 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 Jefferson County
    • Lawson Chapel Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lawson Chapel Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lawson Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lawson Chapel Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
    • Lewis Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lewis Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lewis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lewis Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
    • Chestnut Hill Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chestnut Hill Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chestnut Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Chestnut Hill Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
    • Resthaven Memorial Gardens
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Resthaven Memorial Gardens
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Resthaven Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Resthaven Memorial Gardens is located in Jefferson County
    • Belmont Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Belmont Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Belmont Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Belmont Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
    • Mt. Carmel Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Carmel Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Carmel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Carmel Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
    • Hills Union Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hills Union Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hills Union Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hills Union Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
    • Webb Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Webb Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Webb Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Webb Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
    • Dunn Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dunn Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dunn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Dunn Cemetery is located in Cocke County
    • Nazarene Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Nazarene Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Nazarene Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Nazarene Cemetery is located in Cocke County
    • Old Turnley Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Turnley Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Turnley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Old Turnley Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
    • Helm Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Helm Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Helm Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Helm Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
    • Swannsylvania Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Swannsylvania Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Swannsylvania Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Swannsylvania Cemetery is located in Jefferson County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 26 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.

  • Bailey Town
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bailey Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bailey Town
    • Bailey Town is located in Cocke County
    • Estimated population in 2014: 428 people
  • Carson Springs
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carson Springs
    • Carson Springs is located in Cocke County
  • Birdsville ‑ Historic
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Birdsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Birdsville
    • Birdsville is located in Cocke County
  • Newport
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newport have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newport
    • Newport is located in Cocke County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,894 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Newport <5>
  • Baneberry
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Baneberry have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baneberry
    • Baneberry is located in Jefferson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 540 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Baneberry <5>
  • Edwina
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Edwina. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edwina
    • Edwina is located in Cocke County
  • Jimtown
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jimtown
    • Jimtown is located in Cocke County
  • Dandridge
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dandridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dandridge
    • Dandridge is located in Jefferson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,182 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dandridge <5>
  • East Fork
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for East Fork. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Fork
    • East Fork is located in Sevier County
  • Bybee
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
  • Leadvale
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Leadvale. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leadvale
    • Leadvale is located in Jefferson County
  • Edna
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Edna. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edna
    • Edna is located in Jefferson County
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Cosby
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
    • Bridgeport
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bridgeport. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bridgeport
      • Bridgeport is located in Cocke County
    • White Pine
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White Pine have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Pine
      • White Pine is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,634 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for White Pine <5>
    • Millican Grove
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millican Grove
      • Millican Grove is located in Sevier County
    • Flat Gap
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flat Gap
      • Flat Gap is located in Jefferson County
    • Piedmont
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piedmont
      • Piedmont is located in Jefferson County
    • Hartford
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Parrottsville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Parrottsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parrottsville
      • Parrottsville is located in Cocke County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 283 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Parrottsville <5>
    • Alena ‑ Historic
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alena have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alena
      • Alena is located in Jefferson County
    • Pittman Center
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pittman Center have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pittman Center
      • Pittman Center is located in Sevier County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 545 people
    • Talbott
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Rock Town
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rock Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Town
      • Rock Town is located in Jefferson County
    • Jefferson City
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Dumplin
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dumplin
      • Dumplin is located in Jefferson 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 Ray Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Jefferson 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 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 Ray Cemetery:

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 Ray Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1318719  (Ray Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1318719 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: Chestnut Hill
    • County: Jefferson         Elev: 378
    • Location given for GNIS #1318719 (Ray Cemetery)

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 Jefferson, 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' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions 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 Ray Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.9598, Longitude: -83.3152       In this case, the coordinates for the Ray 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.
<5>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<6>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.




 

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