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A visit to the Pearson Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Note: We have organized the cemeteries in our Gazetteer based on a problem that we had while working on our own genealogy. As an example and without specifying the cemeteries involved, we found an ancestor that we believed to have been buried in one cemetery had actually been buried elsewhere.

We discovered that his burial plans had changed 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 Pearson Cemetery ...

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

36.8401, -79.9500

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Pearson Cemetery can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)<1>

The Pearson Cemetery is located in Franklin County<2>.

The county seat for Franklin County is located in Rocky Mount. Rocky Mount lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<3> to the north northeast of the Pearson Cemetery .

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List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 23 that are within 3 miles [4.8 km] of the Pearson Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Lipscomb - Thornton Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Ramsey - Stanley - King Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
  • Town Creek Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • The Town Creek Cemetery is located in Franklin County
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  • Wray Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • The Wray Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wray Cemetery
  • Metz - Nunn Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • The Metz - Nunn Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Metz - Nunn Cemetery
  • Williams Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • The Williams Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Williams Cemetery
  • Starkey - Barbour Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Williams Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • The Williams Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Williams Cemetery
  • Hurt - Thompson Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Lipscomb Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • The Lipscomb Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lipscomb Cemetery
  • McGhee Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • The McGhee Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McGhee Cemetery
  • Mullins - East Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • Bowles - Shelton Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Young Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • The Young Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Young Cemetery
    • Young Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • The Young Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Young Cemetery
    • Ramsey Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • The Ramsey Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ramsey Cemetery
    • Taylor Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • The Taylor Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Taylor Cemetery
    • Gardner Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • The Gardner Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gardner Cemetery
    • Sink Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • The Sink Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sink Cemetery
    • Jamison Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • The Jamison Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jamison Cemetery
    • Stanley Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • The Stanley Cemetery is located in Franklin County
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    • McGhee - Taylor Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Providence Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • The Providence Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Providence Cemetery

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 25 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Pearson Cemetery.

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

  • Oak Level
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Oak Level is located in Henry County
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  • Henry
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Prilliman
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Prilliman is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prilliman
  • Reed Creek Village
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Reed Creek Village is located in Henry County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reed Creek Village
  • Sydnorsville
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Sydnorsville is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sydnorsville
  • Bassett
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
  • Stanleytown
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
  • Ferrum
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
  • Collinsville
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
  • Dodson
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Dodson is located in Patrick County
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  • Fieldale
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
  • Barfoot
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Barfoot is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barfoot
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Villa Heights
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Villa Heights is located in Henry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Villa Heights
    • Martinsville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Rocky Mount
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Preston
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Preston is located in Henry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Preston
    • Hickman
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Hickman is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickman
    • Laurel Park
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Laurel Park is located in Henry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laurel Park
    • Leatherwood
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Leatherwood is located in Henry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leatherwood
    • Gogginsville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Gogginsville is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gogginsville
    • Elamsville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Elamsville is located in Patrick County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elamsville
    • Horse Pasture
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Horse Pasture is located in Henry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Horse Pasture
    • Chatmoss
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Chatmoss is located in Henry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chatmoss
    • Redwood
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Redwood is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Redwood
    • Charity
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Charity is located in Patrick County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Charity

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 Pearson Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Franklin County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we begin 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 Pearson Cemetery: