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A visit to the Beamer Cemetery ...


The location of the Beamer 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 Beamer Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   37.2443°   (37° 14' 39")

Lon:   -80.1173°   (-80° 7' 2")

The Beamer Cemetery is located in Roanoke County<2>.

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 Beamer Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Virginia:
  • Pages specific to Roanoke 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 Beamer 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 26 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Beamer Cemetery.

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

    • Wabun
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wabun
      • Wabun is located in Roanoke County
    • Salem
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Salem have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salem
      • Salem is located in Salem City
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 25,340 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Salem <4>
    • Cave Spring
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cave Spring
      • Cave Spring is located in Roanoke County
    • Elliston
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Sunset Village
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Village
      • Sunset Village is located in Salem City
    • Bent Mountain
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Hanging Rock
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hanging Rock
      • Hanging Rock is located in Roanoke County
    • Shawsville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shawsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shawsville
      • Shawsville is located in Montgomery County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Shawsville <4>
    • Roanoke
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Mason Cove
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mason Cove
      • Mason Cove is located in Roanoke County
    • Garden City
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garden City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garden City
      • Garden City is located in Roanoke City
    • Buena Vista
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buena Vista have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buena Vista
      • Buena Vista is located in Roanoke City
    • Continue List   (14 more) ...
      • Hollins
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hollins have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hollins
        • Hollins is located in Roanoke County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hollins <4>
      • Boones Mill
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Vinton
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Abbott
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Abbott
        • Abbott is located in Craig County
      • Bennetts Mill
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bennetts Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bennetts Mill
        • Bennetts Mill is located in Montgomery County
      • Algoma
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Algoma
        • Algoma is located in Franklin County
      • Montgomery Village
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Montgomery Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montgomery Village
        • Montgomery Village is located in Roanoke County
      • Runaway Village
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Runaway Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Runaway Village
        • Runaway Village is located in Botetourt County
      • Ellett
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ellett
        • Ellett is located in Montgomery County
      • Apple Tree Village
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Apple Tree Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Apple Tree Village
        • Apple Tree Village is located in Botetourt County
      • Cloverdale
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Terrys Fork
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrys Fork
        • Terrys Fork is located in Floyd County
      • Simpsons
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Simpsons
        • Simpsons is located in Floyd County
      • Mount Tabor Village
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Tabor Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Tabor Village
        • Mount Tabor Village is located in Montgomery 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 Beamer Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Roanoke County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 20 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km] of the Beamer Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Duckwiller Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Duckwiller Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Duckwiller Cemetery is located in Roanoke County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Duckwiller Cemetery
    • Ferguson Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ferguson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ferguson Cemetery is located in Roanoke County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ferguson Cemetery
    • Butts Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Butts Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Butts Cemetery is located in Roanoke County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Butts Cemetery
    • Givens Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Givens Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Givens Cemetery is located in Roanoke County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Givens Cemetery
    • Woods Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Woods Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Woods Cemetery is located in Roanoke County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woods Cemetery
    • Church Hill Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Church Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Church Hill Cemetery is located in Salem City
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Church Hill Cemetery
    • Kittinger Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kittinger Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Kittinger Cemetery is located in Roanoke County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kittinger Cemetery
    • Henry Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Henry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Henry Cemetery is located in Roanoke County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Henry Cemetery
    • Muse Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Muse Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Muse Cemetery is located in Roanoke County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Muse Cemetery
    • Lafayette Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Bellvue Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bellvue Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bellvue Cemetery is located in Roanoke County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bellvue Cemetery
    • Sherwood Burial Park
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • The Sherwood Burial Park is located in Salem City
      • The Sherwood Burial Park has also been known as:
      • Sherwood Cemetery
      • Sherwood Memorial Park
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sherwood Burial Park
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #728583 <6>
    • Continue List   (8 more) ...
      • East Hill Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the East Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The East Hill Cemetery is located in Salem City
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the East Hill Cemetery
      • Cain Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cain Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Cain Cemetery is located in Roanoke County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cain Cemetery
      • Richardson Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Lawrence Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lawrence Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Lawrence Cemetery is located in Roanoke County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lawrence Cemetery
      • Lewis Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lewis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Lewis Cemetery is located in Roanoke County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lewis Cemetery
      • Lancaster Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lancaster Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Lancaster Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lancaster Cemetery
      • Hackett Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hackett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hackett Cemetery is located in Salem City
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hackett Cemetery
      • Harris Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harris Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Harris Cemetery is located in Salem City
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harris 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 Beamer Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1462865  (Beamer Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1462865 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: Bent Mountain
      • County: Roanoke         Elev: 439
      • Location given for GNIS #1462865 (Beamer Cemetery)

    The official website for Roanoke County: www.roanokecountyva.gov/

    The official website for State of Virginia: https://www.virginia.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 Virginia's counties, including Roanoke, 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 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 Beamer Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.2443, Longitude: -80.1173       In this case, the coordinates for the Beamer 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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