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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 Rakes - Thomas Cemetery ...

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Rakes - Thomas Cemetery:

36.8593, -80.1564

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

The Rakes - Thomas Cemetery is located in Franklin County<2>.

The county seat for Franklin County is located in Rocky Mount. Rocky Mount lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<3> to the east northeast of the Rakes - Thomas Cemetery .

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List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 5 miles [8 km] of the Rakes - Thomas Cemetery.<4>

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

  • St. Johns Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • The St. Johns Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for St. Johns Cemetery
  • McAlexander Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • The McAlexander Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McAlexander Cemetery
  • Thomas Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • The Thomas Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thomas Cemetery
  • Rakes Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • The Rakes Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rakes Cemetery
  • Holly Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • The Holly Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Cemetery
  • Midkiff Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • The Midkiff Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Midkiff Cemetery
  • Martin Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • The Martin Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martin Cemetery
  • Shively Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • The Shively Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shively Cemetery
  • Nolen Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • The Nolen Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nolen Cemetery
  • Nolen Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • The Nolen Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nolen Cemetery
  • Scott Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • The Scott Cemetery is located in Southampton County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scott Cemetery
  • McAlexander Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • The McAlexander Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McAlexander Cemetery
  • Continue List   (10 more) ...
    • Spencer Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • The Spencer Cemetery is located in Franklin County
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    • Endicott Community Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Boyd Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • The Boyd Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boyd Cemetery
    • Turner Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • The Turner Cemetery is located in Patrick County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turner Cemetery
    • Ingram Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • The Ingram Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ingram Cemetery
    • Adkins Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • The Adkins Cemetery is located in Franklin County
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    • Prillaman Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • The Prillaman Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prillaman Cemetery
    • Ross Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • The Ross Cemetery is located in Franklin County
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    • Hale Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • The Hale Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hale Cemetery
    • Shively Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • The Shively Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shively Cemetery

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 30 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Rakes - Thomas Cemetery.

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

  • Dodson
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Dodson is located in Patrick County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dodson
  • Charity
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Charity is located in Patrick County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Charity
  • Elamsville
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Elamsville is located in Patrick County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elamsville
  • Pizarro
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Pizarro is located in Floyd County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pizarro
  • Haycock
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Haycock is located in Floyd County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haycock
  • Woolwine
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
  • Prilliman
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Prilliman is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prilliman
  • Henry
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
  • Ferrum
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
  • Floyd
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
  • Poff
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Poff is located in Floyd County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poff
  • Bassett
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
  • Continue List   (18 more) ...
    • Simpsons
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Simpsons is located in Floyd County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Simpsons
    • Oak Level
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Oak Level is located in Henry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Level
    • Stanleytown
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Reed Creek Village
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Reed Creek Village is located in Henry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reed Creek Village
    • Terrys Fork
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Terrys Fork is located in Floyd County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrys Fork
    • Barfoot
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Barfoot is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barfoot
    • Hickman
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Hickman is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickman
    • Algoma
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Algoma is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Algoma
    • Meadows of Dan
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Patrick Springs
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
    • Critz
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
    • Sowers
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Sowers is located in Floyd County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sowers
    • Stuart
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
    • Stella
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Stella is located in Patrick County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stella
    • Preston
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Preston is located in Henry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Preston
    • Fieldale
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Collinsville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Sydnorsville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Sydnorsville is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sydnorsville

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 Rakes - Thomas 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 Rakes - Thomas Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

  • Bassett
  • Ferrum
    • Ferrum lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<3> to the East Northeast (ENE) of the Rakes - Thomas Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Ferrum.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ferrum
  • Floyd
    • Floyd lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<3> to the West Northwest (WNW) of the Rakes - Thomas Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Floyd.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Floyd
  • Stuart
    • Stuart lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<3> to the South Southwest (SSW) of the Rakes - Thomas Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Stuart.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stuart
  • Woolwine

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 Rakes - Thomas Cemetery: