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A visit to the Ocran United Methodist Church 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 Ocran United Methodist Church Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Ocran United Methodist Church Cemetery (FG ID #51509)

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 Ocran United Methodist Church Cemetery ...

Note: While we are using the above GPS location for the Ocran United Methodist Church Cemetery, it has not been verified and we are uncertain about its accuracy - use with caution.

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Ocran United Methodist Church Cemetery

Lat:   37.1942°   (37° 11' 39")

Lon:   -77.5544°   (-77° 33' 15")

The cemetery is located in Dinwiddie County<2>.

As an estimate, the Ocran United Methodist Church Cemetery is located in Sutherland.

. Dinwiddie lies just to the south southwest of the Ocran United Methodist Church Cemetery .

Name Variations for Ocran United Methodist Church Cemetery ...

When doing your research, keep in mind that names and their spelling can change over time. Various errors happen - anything from simple spelling to bad translations.

Ocran United Methodist Church Cemetery has also been known as:

  • Ocran Cemetery

If you have information about these names (such as the reason for the change, date of change, the origin of the name), please Contact Us.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 24 that are within 8 miles [12.9 km]<3> of the Ocran United Methodist Church Cemetery.<4>

We've listed the following cemeteries based on their distance from Ocran United Methodist Church Cemetery, with the nearest first.

  • Rocky Branch Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rocky Branch Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rocky Branch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Rocky Branch Cemetery is located in Dinwiddie County
  • Smith Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Smith Cemetery is located in Dinwiddie County
  • Drivers Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Drivers Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Drivers Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Drivers Cemetery is located in Dinwiddie County
  • Jones Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jones Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jones Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Jones Cemetery is located in Chesterfield County
  • Wyatt Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wyatt Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wyatt Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Wyatt Cemetery is located in Chesterfield County
  • Andrews Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Andrews Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Andrews Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Andrews Cemetery is located in Chesterfield County
  • Traylor Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Traylor Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Traylor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Traylor Cemetery is located in Chesterfield County
  • Dabney Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dabney Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dabney Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Dabney Cemetery is located in Dinwiddie County
  • Gill Grove Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gill Grove Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gill Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Gill Grove Cemetery is located in Chesterfield County
  • Trinity Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Trinity Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Trinity Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Trinity Cemetery is located in Dinwiddie County
  • Olive Branch Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Olive Branch Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Olive Branch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Olive Branch Cemetery is located in Dinwiddie County
  • Olive Branch Baptist Church Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
  • Continue List   (12 more) ...
    • Smiths Grove Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smiths Grove Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smiths Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Smiths Grove Cemetery is located in Dinwiddie County
    • Dinwiddie Memorial Park
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Woods Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woods Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Woods Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Woods Cemetery is located in Chesterfield County
    • Union Branch Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Union Branch Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Union Branch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Union Branch Cemetery is located in Chesterfield County
    • Wittbuish Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wittbuish Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wittbuish Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wittbuish Cemetery is located in Dinwiddie County
    • St. Johns Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Johns Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Johns Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Johns Cemetery is located in Dinwiddie County
    • Meunier Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Ampy Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ampy Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ampy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ampy Cemetery is located in Dinwiddie County
    • Poplar Grove National Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Poplar Grove National Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Poplar Grove National Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Poplar Grove National Cemetery is located in Dinwiddie County
    • Ettrick Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ettrick Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ettrick Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ettrick Cemetery is located in Chesterfield County
    • Hollywood Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hollywood Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hollywood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hollywood Cemetery is located in Chesterfield County
    • Oak Grove Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Grove Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Oak Grove Cemetery is located in Chesterfield County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 29 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Ocran United Methodist Church Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities based on their distance from Ocran United Methodist Church Cemetery, with the nearest first.

  • Sutherland
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
  • Addison
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
  • Maitland Village
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maitland Village have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maitland Village
    • Maitland Village is located in Dinwiddie County
  • Matoaca
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
  • Grant Village
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grant Village have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grant Village
    • Grant Village is located in Dinwiddie County
  • Ettrick
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
  • Bollinger Estates
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
  • Petersburg
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
  • Colonial Heights
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colonial Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colonial Heights
    • Colonial Heights is located in Colonial Heights City
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 17,205 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Colonial Heights <6>
  • Braebrook Village
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Braebrook Village have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Braebrook Village
    • Braebrook Village is located in Chesterfield County
  • Holly ‑ Historic
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holly have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly
    • Holly is located in Chesterfield County
  • Ammon
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
  • Continue List   (17 more) ...
    • Waldemar ‑ Historic
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waldemar have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waldemar
      • Waldemar is located in Dinwiddie County
    • Fendley ‑ Historic
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fendley have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fendley
      • Fendley is located in Chesterfield County
    • Derby ‑ Historic
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Derby have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Derby
      • Derby is located in Prince George County
    • Chester
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Chesterfield Court House
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chesterfield Court House have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chesterfield Court House
      • Chesterfield Court House is located in Chesterfield County
    • Borthwick ‑ Historic
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Borthwick have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Borthwick
      • Borthwick is located in Dinwiddie County
    • Laird ‑ Historic
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Laird have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laird
      • Laird is located in Dinwiddie County
    • Centralia
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
    • Winterpock
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Hebron
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
    • Coalboro ‑ Historic
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Screamersville ‑ Historic
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Talpa ‑ Historic
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Talpa have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Talpa
      • Talpa is located in Prince George County
    • Hopewell
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Bellwood
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bellwood have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bellwood
      • Bellwood is located in Chesterfield County
    • Drewrys Bluff
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
    • Beulah Village
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beulah Village have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beulah Village
      • Beulah Village is located in Chesterfield 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 Ocran United Methodist Church Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Dinwiddie County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Ocran United Methodist Church Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

  • Centralia
    • Centralia lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<3> to the North Northeast (NNE) of the Ocran United Methodist Church Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Centralia.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Centralia
  • Chester
    • Chester lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<3> to the North Northeast (NNE) of the Ocran United Methodist Church Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Chester.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chester
  • Hopewell
    • Hopewell lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<3> to the East Northeast (ENE) of the Ocran United Methodist Church Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Hopewell.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hopewell
  • Petersburg

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 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 Ocran United Methodist Church 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 Ocran United Methodist Church Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1690795  (Ocran Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1690795 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: Sutherland
    • County: Dinwiddie         Elev: 85
    • Location given for GNIS #1690795 (Ocran Cemetery)
  • Referenced Find-A-Grave Entry:  #51509

Footnotes ...

<1>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.
<2>If you're interested in how the shape of Virginia's counties, including Dinwiddie, 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 obstructions 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 Ocran United Methodist Church Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.1942, Longitude: -77.5544    
<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 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.
<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.