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A visit to the Bratcher Cemetery ...

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 Bratcher Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   32.6379°   (32° 38' 16")

Lon:   -95.7805°   (-95° 46' 49")

The Bratcher Cemetery is located in Van Zandt County<2>.

The county seat for Van Zandt County is located in Canton. Canton lies just to the southwest of the Bratcher Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 11 miles [17.7 km]<3> of the Bratcher Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Starr Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Starr Cemetery
    • The Starr Cemetery is located in Van Zandt County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Starr Cemetery is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<3> to the southwest of Canton.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2276579 <5>
  • Oakland Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oakland Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oakland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Oakland Cemetery is located in Van Zandt County
  • Woodside Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woodside Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Woodside Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Woodside Cemetery is located in Van Zandt County
  • Rodgers Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rodgers Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rodgers Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Rodgers Cemetery is located in Van Zandt County
  • Barrett Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barrett Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Barrett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Barrett Cemetery is located in Van Zandt County
  • Oak Hill Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Hill Cemetery
    • 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 Van Zandt County
  • Haven of Memories Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Haven of Memories Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Haven of Memories Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Haven of Memories Cemetery is located in Van Zandt County
  • Hillcrest Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hillcrest Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hillcrest Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hillcrest Cemetery is located in Van Zandt County
  • Pace Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pace Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pace Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Pace Cemetery is located in Van Zandt County
  • Tooms Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tooms Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tooms Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Tooms Cemetery is located in Van Zandt County
  • Morris Chapel Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Morris Chapel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Morris Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Morris Chapel Cemetery is located in Van Zandt County
  • Padgett Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Padgett Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Padgett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Padgett Cemetery is located in Van Zandt County
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Morince Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Morince Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Morince Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Morince Cemetery is located in Van Zandt County
    • New Hope Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Hope Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Hope Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The New Hope Cemetery is located in Van Zandt County
    • Rock Hill Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rock Hill Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rock Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Rock Hill Cemetery is located in Van Zandt County
    • Ellis Chapel Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ellis Chapel Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ellis Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ellis Chapel Cemetery is located in Van Zandt County
    • Oakes Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oakes Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oakes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Oakes Cemetery is located in Van Zandt County
    • Providence Baptist Church Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Dickerson Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dickerson Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dickerson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Dickerson Cemetery is located in Van Zandt County
    • Erwin Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Erwin Cemetery
      • The Erwin Cemetery is located in Van Zandt County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Erwin Cemetery is located 5 miles [8 km]<3> to the west of Grand Saline.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2368789 <5>
    • Clewis Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clewis Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clewis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Clewis Cemetery is located in Rains County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 20 communities are within 20 miles [32.2 km]<3> of the Bratcher Cemetery.

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

  • Fruitvale
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Grand Saline
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
  • Canton
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Canton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Canton
    • Canton is located in Van Zandt County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,941 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Canton <6>
  • Edgewood
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
  • Van
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Van have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Van
    • Van is located in Van Zandt County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,778 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Van <6>
  • Jamestown
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Jamestown. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jamestown
    • Jamestown is located in Smith County
  • Tundra
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tundra
    • Tundra is located in Van Zandt County
  • Ben Wheeler
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ben Wheeler have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ben Wheeler
    • Ben Wheeler is located in Van Zandt County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ben Wheeler <6>
  • Alba
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
  • Golden
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golden have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golden
    • Golden is located in Wood County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Golden <6>
  • Wills Point
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
  • Flats
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flats
    • Flats is located in Rains County
  • Continue List   (8 more) ...
    • Garden Valley
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Garden Valley. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garden Valley
      • Garden Valley is located in Smith County
    • Emory
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
    • Mineola
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
    • Carroll
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Carroll. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carroll
      • Carroll is located in Smith County
    • Gunter
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gunter have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gunter
      • Gunter is located in Wood County
    • Point
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
    • Edom
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edom have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edom
      • Edom is located in Van Zandt County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 387 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Edom <6>
    • East Tawakoni
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Tawakoni have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Tawakoni
      • East Tawakoni is located in Rains County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 991 people

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 Bratcher Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Van Zandt County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These 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 Bratcher 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 Bratcher Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1331203  (Bratcher Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1331203 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: Fruitvale
    • County: Van Zandt         Elev: 147
    • Location given for GNIS #1331203 (Bratcher Cemetery)

The official website for State of Texas: https://texas.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 Texas' counties, including Van Zandt, 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 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 Bratcher Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 32.6379, Longitude: -95.7805       In this case, the coordinates for the Bratcher 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>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<7>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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