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The location of the St. James 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 St. James Cemetery ...

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

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the St. James Cemetery

Lat:   35.3570°   (35° 21' 25")

Lon:   -89.8193°   (-89° 49' 9")

The St. James Cemetery is located in Shelby County<2>.

The county seat for Shelby County is located in Memphis. Memphis lies 18 miles [29 km]<3> to the southwest of the St. James Cemetery .

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 St. James Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Tennessee:
  • Pages specific to Shelby 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 St. James 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 20 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the St. James Cemetery.

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

    • Rosemark
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosemark
      • Rosemark is located in Shelby County
    • Millington
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Atoka
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Atoka have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Atoka
      • Atoka is located in Tipton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 9,732 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Atoka <4>
    • Wilkinsville
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilkinsville
      • Wilkinsville is located in Tipton County
    • Munford
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Lucy
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lucy
      • Lucy is located in Shelby County
    • Idaville
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Idaville
      • Idaville is located in Tipton County
    • Bartlett
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bartlett have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bartlett
      • Bartlett is located in Shelby County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 59,327 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bartlett <4>
    • Lakeland
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakeland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeland
      • Lakeland is located in Shelby County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 12,657 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lakeland <4>
    • Drummonds
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Brighton
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brighton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brighton
      • Brighton is located in Tipton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,929 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Brighton <4>
    • Cuba
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cuba have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cuba
      • Cuba is located in Shelby County
    • Continue List   (8 more) ...
      • Woodstock
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodstock
        • Woodstock is located in Shelby County
      • Arlington
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arlington have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arlington
        • Arlington is located in Shelby County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 11,748 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Arlington <4>
      • Randolph
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Randolph
        • Randolph is located in Tipton County
      • Gallaway
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Giles Town
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Giles Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Giles Town
        • Giles Town is located in Shelby County
      • Gilt Edge
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gilt Edge
        • Gilt Edge is located in Tipton County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 454 people
      • Burlison
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burlison have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burlison
        • Burlison is located in Tipton County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 409 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Burlison <4>
      • Braden
        (14 miles [22.5 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 St. James Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Shelby County.

    More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The St. James 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 7 miles [11.3 km] of the St. James Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Bethuel Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethuel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bethuel Cemetery is located in Shelby County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethuel Cemetery
    • Williams Chapel Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Williams Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Williams Chapel Cemetery is located in Shelby County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Williams Chapel Cemetery
    • Kerrville Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kerrville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Kerrville Cemetery is located in Shelby County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kerrville Cemetery
    • West Canaan Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the West Canaan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The West Canaan Cemetery is located in Shelby County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the West Canaan Cemetery
    • Smith Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • 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 Shelby County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Cemetery
    • Bethel Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bethel Cemetery is located in Tipton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
    • Union Hill Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Union Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Union Hill Cemetery is located in Tipton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Union Hill Cemetery
    • Saluted Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Saluted Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Saluted Cemetery is located in Shelby County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Saluted Cemetery
    • Big Creek Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Big Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Big Creek Cemetery is located in Shelby County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Big Creek Cemetery
    • Noahs Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Noahs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Noahs Cemetery is located in Shelby County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Noahs Cemetery
    • Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pleasant Ridge Cemetery is located in Shelby County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
    • Gildfield Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gildfield Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Gildfield Cemetery is located in Shelby County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gildfield Cemetery
    • Continue List   (15 more) ...
      • Pleasant Union Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Union Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Pleasant Union Cemetery is located in Shelby County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Union Cemetery
      • Rosemark Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rosemark Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Rosemark Cemetery is located in Shelby County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rosemark Cemetery
      • Salem Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Salem Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Salem Cemetery is located in Shelby County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Salem Cemetery
      • Oak Springs Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Springs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Oak Springs Cemetery is located in Shelby County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Springs Cemetery
      • Robinson Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Robinson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Robinson Cemetery is located in Shelby County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Robinson Cemetery
      • Bethel Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bethel Cemetery is located in Shelby County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
      • Adams Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Adams Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Adams Cemetery is located in Tipton County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Adams Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #8480 <6>
      • St. Marks Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Marks Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. Marks Cemetery is located in Tipton County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Marks Cemetery
      • Quito Memorial Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Quito Memorial Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Quito Memorial Cemetery is located in Tipton County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Quito Memorial Cemetery
      • Union Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Union Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Union Cemetery is located in Shelby County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Union Cemetery
      • Goldsby Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Goldsby Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Goldsby Cemetery is located in Shelby County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Goldsby Cemetery
      • Mt. Sinai Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Sinai Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mt. Sinai Cemetery is located in Shelby County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Sinai Cemetery
      • Gratitude Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gratitude Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Gratitude Cemetery is located in Shelby County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gratitude Cemetery
      • St. Johns Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Johns Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. Johns Cemetery is located in Tipton County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Johns Cemetery
      • Crigger Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Crigger Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Crigger Cemetery is located in Tipton County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Crigger 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 St. James Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1324965  (Saint James Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1324965 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: Brunswick
      • County: Shelby         Elev: 98
      • Location given for GNIS #1324965 (Saint James Cemetery)

    The official website for Shelby County: www.shelbycountytn.gov/

    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 Shelby, 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 St. James Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.3570, Longitude: -89.8193       In this case, the coordinates for the St. James 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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