A visit to the Shires Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Since our focus is on geography, we don't have burial or interment information. Nor do we have any contact information for the Shires Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Shires Cemetery (FG ID #2239331)

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 Shires Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Shires Cemetery has been estimated.<2>

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Shires Cemetery

Lat:   33.7764°   (33° 46' 35")

Lon:   -96.8200°   (-96° 49' 11")

The Shires Cemetery is located in Grayson County<3>.

The county seat for Grayson County is located in Sherman. Sherman lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<4> to the southeast of the Shires Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 24 that are within 8 miles [12.9 km] of the Shires Cemetery.<5>

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

• Gordonville Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gordonville Cemetery
  • The Gordonville Cemetery is located in Grayson County
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1992636 <1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Gordonville Cemetery
  • From the Shires Cemetery to the Gordonville Cemetery
• Berry Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Berry Cemetery
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Berry Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
  • The Berry Cemetery is located in Grayson County
  • To give a relative sense of its location, the Berry Cemetery is located 2 miles [3.2 km]<4> to the north of Gordonville.
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2250909 <1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Berry Cemetery
  • From the Shires Cemetery to the Berry Cemetery
• Mt. Tabor Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Tabor Cemetery
  • The Mt. Tabor Cemetery is located in Grayson County
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #5424 <1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Mt. Tabor Cemetery
  • From the Shires Cemetery to the Mt. Tabor Cemetery
• Basin Springs Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Basin Springs Cemetery
  • The Basin Springs Cemetery is located in Grayson County
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1925132 <1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Basin Springs Cemetery
  • From the Shires Cemetery to the Basin Springs Cemetery
• Locust Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Locust Cemetery
  • The Locust Cemetery is located in Grayson County
  • To give a relative sense of its location, the Locust Cemetery is located 6 miles [9.7 km]<4> to the southeast of Pottsboro.
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1062948 <1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Locust Cemetery
  • From the Shires Cemetery to the Locust Cemetery
• Grubb Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Grubb Cemetery
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Grubb Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
  • The Grubb Cemetery is located in Grayson County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Grubb Cemetery
  • From the Shires Cemetery to the Grubb Cemetery
• Cedar Mills Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cedar Mills Cemetery
  • The Cedar Mills Cemetery is located in Grayson County
  • To give a relative sense of its location, the Cedar Mills Cemetery is located outside and to the south of Sherwood Shores.
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1081368 <1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Cedar Mills Cemetery
  • From the Shires Cemetery to the Cedar Mills Cemetery
• Liberty Cemetery
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Liberty Cemetery
  • The Liberty Cemetery is located in Grayson County
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #4834 <1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Liberty Cemetery
  • From the Shires Cemetery to the Liberty Cemetery
• Allison Cemetery
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Allison Cemetery
  • The Allison Cemetery is located in Grayson County
  • The Allison Cemetery has also been known as:
  • Alience Cemetery
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2173615 <1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Allison Cemetery
  • From the Shires Cemetery to the Allison Cemetery
• Henry Cemetery
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Henry Cemetery
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Henry Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
  • The Henry Cemetery is located in Grayson County
  • The Henry Cemetery has also been known as:
  • Sandusky Cemetery
  • Sandy Springs Cemetery
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2315900 <1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Henry Cemetery
  • From the Shires Cemetery to the Henry Cemetery
• Hagerman Cemetery
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hagerman Cemetery
  • The Hagerman Cemetery is located in Grayson County
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #4010 <1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Hagerman Cemetery
  • From the Shires Cemetery to the Hagerman Cemetery
• Noel Cemetery
  (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Noel Cemetery
  • The Noel Cemetery is located in Grayson County
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2274445 <1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to the Noel Cemetery
  • From the Shires Cemetery to the Noel Cemetery
• Continue List   (12 more) ...
  • Blassingame Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Blassingame Cemetery
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Blassingame Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
    • The Blassingame Cemetery is located in Grayson County
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2509465 <1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Blassingame Cemetery
    • From the Shires Cemetery to the Blassingame Cemetery
  • Porter Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Porter Cemetery
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Porter Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
    • The Porter Cemetery is located in Grayson County
    • The Porter Cemetery has also been known as:
    • South Rich Cemetery
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Porter Cemetery
    • From the Shires Cemetery to the Porter Cemetery
  • Harvill - Rowe Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harvill - Rowe Cemetery
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Harvill - Rowe Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
    • The Harvill - Rowe Cemetery is located in Grayson County
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2454372 <1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Harvill - Rowe Cemetery
    • From the Shires Cemetery to the Harvill - Rowe Cemetery
  • Dixie Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dixie Cemetery
    • The Dixie Cemetery is located in Grayson County
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #611949 <1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Dixie Cemetery
    • From the Shires Cemetery to the Dixie Cemetery
  • Christian Chapel Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Christian Chapel Cemetery
    • The Christian Chapel Cemetery is located in Grayson County
    • The Christian Chapel Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Harsbarger Cemetery
    • Needle Ridge Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2901 <1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Christian Chapel Cemetery
    • From the Shires Cemetery to the Christian Chapel Cemetery
  • Black Family Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Black Family Cemetery
    • The Black Family Cemetery is located in Grayson County
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2361529 <1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Black Family Cemetery
    • From the Shires Cemetery to the Black Family Cemetery
  • Lake Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lake Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lake Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lake Cemetery is located in Marshall County (OK)
  • Willis Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Willis Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Willis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Willis Cemetery is located in Marshall County (OK)
  • Thompson Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thompson Cemetery
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Thompson Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
    • The Thompson Cemetery is located in Grayson County
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2371531 <1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Thompson Cemetery
    • From the Shires Cemetery to the Thompson Cemetery
  • Sadler Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sadler Cemetery
    • The Sadler Cemetery is located in Grayson County
    • The Sadler Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Bethlehem Cemetery
    • Roberts Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #6559 <1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Sadler Cemetery
    • From the Shires Cemetery to the Sadler Cemetery
  • Enterprise Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Enterprise Cemetery
    • The Enterprise Cemetery is located in Grayson County
    • The Enterprise Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Wood Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #3447 <1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Enterprise Cemetery
    • From the Shires Cemetery to the Enterprise Cemetery
  • Georgetown Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Georgetown Cemetery
    • The Georgetown Cemetery is located in Grayson County
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #3789 <1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to the Georgetown Cemetery
    • From the Shires Cemetery to the Georgetown Cemetery

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 20 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<4> of the Shires Cemetery.

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

• Gordonville
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gordonville
  • Gordonville is located in Grayson County
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gordonville <7>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Gordonville
  • From the Shires Cemetery to Gordonville
• Basin Springs
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Basin Springs. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Basin Springs
  • Basin Springs is located in Grayson County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Basin Springs
  • From the Shires Cemetery to Basin Springs
• Locust
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Locust
  • Locust is located in Grayson County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Locust
  • From the Shires Cemetery to Locust
• Cedar Mills
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Mills
  • Cedar Mills is located in Grayson County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Cedar Mills
  • From the Shires Cemetery to Cedar Mills
• Sandusky
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Sandusky. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandusky
  • Sandusky is located in Grayson County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Sandusky
  • From the Shires Cemetery to Sandusky
• Sherwood Shores
  (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sherwood Shores
  • Sherwood Shores is located in Grayson County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Sherwood Shores
  • From the Shires Cemetery to Sherwood Shores
• Dixie
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dixie
  • Dixie is located in Grayson County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Dixie
  • From the Shires Cemetery to Dixie
• Sadler
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sadler
  • Sadler is located in Grayson County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 383 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sadler <7>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Sadler
  • From the Shires Cemetery to Sadler
• Gage
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Gage. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gage
  • Gage is located in Grayson County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Gage
  • From the Shires Cemetery to Gage
• Pottsboro
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pottsboro
  • Pottsboro is located in Grayson County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,511 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pottsboro <7>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Pottsboro
  • From the Shires Cemetery to Pottsboro
• Dexter
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dexter
  • Dexter is located in Cooke County
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Dexter
  • From the Shires Cemetery to Dexter
• Whitesboro
  (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whitesboro
  • Whitesboro is located in Grayson County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,149 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Whitesboro <7>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Whitesboro
  • From the Shires Cemetery to Whitesboro
• Continue List   (8 more) ...
  • Southmayd
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Southmayd
    • Southmayd is located in Grayson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,176 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Southmayd <7>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Southmayd
    • From the Shires Cemetery to Southmayd
  • Shay
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shay
    • Shay is located in Marshall County (OK)
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Shay
    • From the Shires Cemetery to Shay
  • Callisburg
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Callisburg. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Callisburg
    • Callisburg is located in Cooke County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 367 people
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Callisburg
    • From the Shires Cemetery to Callisburg
  • Preston
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Preston
    • Preston is located in Grayson County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Preston
    • From the Shires Cemetery to Preston
  • Coesfield
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Coesfield. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coesfield
    • Coesfield is located in Cooke County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Coesfield
    • From the Shires Cemetery to Coesfield
  • Knollwood
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Knollwood have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knollwood
    • Knollwood is located in Grayson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 503 people
  • Frontier Village
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Frontier Village have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frontier Village
    • Frontier Village is located in Grayson County
  • Custer City ‑ Historic
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Custer City have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Custer City
    • Custer City is located in Cooke 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 Shires Cemetery. The following communities are located in Grayson County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

• Collinsville
  • Collinsville lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<4> to the South Southwest (SSW) of the Shires Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Collinsville.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Collinsville
• Pottsboro
  • Pottsboro lies 8 miles [12.9 km]<4> to the East (E) of the Shires Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Pottsboro.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pottsboro
• Sherman
  • Sherman lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<4> to the Southeast (SE) of the Shires Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Sherman.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sherman
• Whitesboro
  • Whitesboro lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<4> to the South Southwest (SSW) of the Shires Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Whitesboro.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whitesboro

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 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 Shires Cemetery:

• Pages specific to Texas:
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Pages specific to Grayson County:
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Bryan County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Carter County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Johnston County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Love County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Marshall County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Collin County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Cooke County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Denton County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Fannin County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • From Find-A-Grave:
  • The Shires Cemetery (FG ID #2239331)
  • From Cyndi's List:
  • Cemeteries of Texas
  • Cemeteries of Grayson County
  • Cemetery Junction:
  • Directory for Texas
  • From FamilySearch:
  • Cemeteries Wiki for Texas
  • From Interment.net:
  • Cemeteries of Texas
  • Cemeteries of Grayson
• About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...
  • Although we don't have a link to the Shires Cemetery itself, you might be curious about the African Methodist Episcopal Church. See their website at:
  • The African Methodist Episcopal Church

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 Shires Cemetery:

• Referenced Find-A-Grave Entry:  #2239331

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for Grayson County: www.co.grayson.tx.us/

The official website for State of Texas: https://texas.gov/