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A visit to the Mahaffey 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 Mahaffey Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   30.9013°   (30° 54' 4")

Lon:   -94.5780°   (-94° 34' 40")

The Mahaffey Cemetery is located in Tyler County<2>.

The county seat for Tyler County is located in Woodville. Woodville lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<3> to the southeast of the Mahaffey Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 9 miles [14.5 km] of the Mahaffey Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Sterling Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sterling Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sterling Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Sterling Cemetery is located in Tyler County
  • Old Mt. Zion Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Mt. Zion Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Mt. Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Old Mt. Zion Cemetery is located in Tyler County
  • Mt. Hope Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Hope Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Hope Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mt. Hope Cemetery is located in Tyler County
  • Birch Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Birch Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Birch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Birch Cemetery is located in Tyler County
  • Pullen Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pullen Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pullen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Pullen Cemetery is located in Polk County
  • Whitehead Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Whitehead Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Whitehead Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Whitehead Cemetery is located in Polk County
  • Nowlin Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Nowlin Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Nowlin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Nowlin Cemetery is located in Tyler County
  • Davis Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Davis Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Davis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Davis Cemetery is located in Polk County
  • Tarver Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tarver Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tarver Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Tarver Cemetery is located in Tyler County
  • Peach Tree Village Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Peach Tree Village Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Peach Tree Village Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Peach Tree Village Cemetery is located in Tyler County
  • Hardshell Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hardshell Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hardshell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hardshell Cemetery is located in Tyler County
  • Darden Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Darden Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Darden Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Darden Cemetery is located in Polk County
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Mann Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mann Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mann Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mann Cemetery is located in Tyler County
    • Hickory Grove Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hickory Grove Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hickory Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hickory Grove Cemetery is located in Tyler County
    • Lily Island Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lily Island Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lily Island Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lily Island Cemetery is located in Polk County
    • Beard Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beard Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Beard Cemetery is located in Polk County
    • Shiloh Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shiloh Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shiloh Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Shiloh Cemetery is located in Tyler County
    • Steeles Grove Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Steeles Grove Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Steeles Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Steeles Grove Cemetery is located in Tyler County
    • George Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the George Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the George Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The George Cemetery is located in Polk County
    • Futch Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Futch Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Futch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Futch Cemetery is located in Tyler County
    • Barclay Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barclay Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Barclay Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Barclay Cemetery is located in Tyler County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 24 communities are within 20 miles [32.2 km]<3> of the Mahaffey Cemetery.

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

  • Chester
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Peach Tree Village
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Peach Tree Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peach Tree Village
    • Peach Tree Village is located in Tyler County
  • Barnum
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Barnum. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barnum
    • Barnum is located in Polk County
  • Lily Island
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lily Island
    • Lily Island is located in Polk County
  • Barnes
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Barnes. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barnes
    • Barnes is located in Polk County
  • Colmesneil
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
  • Camden
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Camden have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Camden
    • Camden is located in Polk County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Camden <5>
  • Doucette
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
  • Woodville
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodville
    • Woodville is located in Tyler County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,442 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Woodville <5>
  • Martin
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Martin. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martin
    • Martin is located in Angelina County
  • Moscow
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Moscow have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moscow
    • Moscow is located in Polk County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Moscow <5>
  • Dolan
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dolan have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dolan
    • Dolan is located in Angelina County
  • Continue List   (12 more) ...
    • Seven Oaks
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seven Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seven Oaks
      • Seven Oaks is located in Polk County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 131 people
    • Nancy
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nancy
      • Nancy is located in Angelina County
    • Manning ‑ Historic
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manning have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manning
      • Manning is located in Angelina County
    • Skinner Town
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skinner Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skinner Town
      • Skinner Town is located in Polk County
    • Corrigan
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Leggett
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leggett have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leggett
      • Leggett is located in Polk County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Leggett <5>
    • Dallardsville
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
    • Hillister
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
    • New Willard
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for New Willard. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Willard
      • New Willard is located in Polk County
    • Beulah
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beulah have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beulah
      • Beulah is located in Angelina County
    • Prairie Grove
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prairie Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prairie Grove
      • Prairie Grove is located in Angelina County
    • Zavalla
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)

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 Mahaffey Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Tyler County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first visit 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 Mahaffey 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 Mahaffey Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1362094  (Mahaffey Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1362094 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: Chester
    • County: Tyler         Elev: 76
    • Location given for GNIS #1362094 (Mahaffey 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 Tyler, 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 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 Mahaffey Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 30.9013, Longitude: -94.5780       In this case, the coordinates for the Mahaffey 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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