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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 Wilson Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   35.4937°   (35° 29' 37")

Lon:   -86.5569°   (-86° 33' 24")

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

The county seat for Bedford County is located in Shelbyville. Shelbyville lies just to the east of the Wilson Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 26 that are within 3 miles [4.8 km]<3> of the Wilson Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Molder Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Molder Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Molder Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Molder Cemetery is located in Bedford County
  • Harrison Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harrison Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harrison Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Harrison Cemetery is located in Bedford County
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #13051 <5>
  • Stephenson Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stephenson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stephenson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Stephenson Cemetery is located in Bedford County
  • Brown Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brown Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Brown Cemetery is located in Bedford County
  • Redd Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Redd Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Redd Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Redd Cemetery is located in Bedford County
  • Madison Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Madison Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Madison Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Madison Cemetery is located in Bedford County
  • Stephens Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stephens Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stephens Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Stephens Cemetery is located in Bedford County
  • Streeter Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Streeter Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Streeter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Streeter Cemetery is located in Bedford County
  • Warner Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Warner Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Warner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Warner Cemetery is located in Bedford County
  • Collier - Jones Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Collier - Jones Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Collier - Jones Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Collier - Jones Cemetery is located in Bedford County
  • Lentz - Williams Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lentz - Williams Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lentz - Williams Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lentz - Williams Cemetery is located in Bedford County
  • Mt. Lebanon Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mt. Lebanon Cemetery is located in Bedford County
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    • Story Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Story Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Story Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Story Cemetery is located in Bedford County
    • Pisgah Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pisgah Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pisgah Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pisgah Cemetery is located in Bedford County
    • New Bethel Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Bethel Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The New Bethel Cemetery is located in Bedford County
    • Marsh Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Marsh Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Marsh Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Marsh Cemetery is located in Bedford County
    • Doughan Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Doughan Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Doughan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Doughan Cemetery is located in Bedford County
    • Knight Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Knight Cemetery
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Knight Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • The Knight Cemetery is located in Bedford County
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #14392 <5>
    • Brame Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brame Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brame Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Brame Cemetery is located in Bedford County
    • Collier Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Collier Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Collier Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Collier Cemetery is located in Bedford County
    • Sims Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sims Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sims Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sims Cemetery is located in Bedford County
    • Whitesell - Wilhoite Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Whitesell - Wilhoite Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Whitesell - Wilhoite Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Whitesell - Wilhoite Cemetery is located in Bedford County
    • Robinson Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Robinson Cemetery
      • 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 Bedford County
    • Streater Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Streater Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Streater Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Streater Cemetery is located in Bedford County
    • Lentz Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lentz Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lentz Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lentz Cemetery is located in Bedford County
    • Landers Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Landers Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Landers Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Landers Cemetery is located in Bedford County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 28 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Wilson Cemetery.

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

  • Anchor Mill ‑ Historic
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Anchor Mill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anchor Mill
    • Anchor Mill is located in Bedford County
  • Whitaker
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whitaker
    • Whitaker is located in Bedford County
  • Shelbyville
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
  • Oak Hill
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Hill
    • Oak Hill is located in Marshall County
  • Belfast
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Belfast. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belfast
    • Belfast is located in Marshall County
  • Unionville
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
  • Vannatta
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vannatta have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vannatta
    • Vannatta is located in Bedford County
    • Estimated population in 2014: 398 people
  • Longview
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Longview
    • Longview is located in Bedford County
  • Talley
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Talley. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Talley
    • Talley is located in Marshall County
  • Chapel Hill
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
  • Petersburg
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
  • Wartrace
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • Midland
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Midland. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Midland
      • Midland is located in Rutherford County
    • Verona
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Verona. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Verona
      • Verona is located in Marshall County
    • Lewisburg
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
    • Haley
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Haley. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haley
      • Haley is located in Bedford County
    • Bell Buckle
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bell Buckle have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bell Buckle
      • Bell Buckle is located in Bedford County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 537 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bell Buckle <7>
    • Cochran
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Cochran. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cochran
      • Cochran is located in Marshall County
    • Raus
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Raus
      • Raus is located in Bedford County
    • Caney Spring
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Caney Spring. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Caney Spring
      • Caney Spring is located in Marshall County
    • Yell
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Yell. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yell
      • Yell is located in Marshall County
    • Belleville
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belleville
      • Belleville is located in Lincoln County
    • Countyline
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Countyline. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Countyline
      • Countyline is located in Moore County
    • Willow Grove
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Willow Grove. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Grove
      • Willow Grove is located in Bedford County
    • Cortner
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Cortner. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cortner
      • Cortner is located in Bedford County
    • Holts Corner
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holts Corner
      • Holts Corner is located in Marshall County
    • Berlin
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berlin
      • Berlin is located in Marshall County
    • South Berlin
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for South Berlin. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Berlin
      • South Berlin is located in Marshall 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 Wilson 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 Wilson Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we like to start with 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 Wilson 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 Wilson Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1319570  (Wilson Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1319570 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: Bedford
    • County: Bedford         Elev: 242
    • Location given for GNIS #1319570 (Wilson 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 Bedford, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things 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 Wilson Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.4937, Longitude: -86.5569       In this case, the coordinates for the Wilson 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>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.
<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.
<7>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.




 

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