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A visit to the Raney Cemetery ...


The location of the Raney 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 Raney Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   36.8349°   (36° 50' 5")

Lon:   -77.7305°   (-77° 43' 49")

The Raney Cemetery is located in Brunswick County<2>.

The county seat for Brunswick County is located in Lawrenceville. Lawrenceville lies just to the southwest of the Raney Cemetery .

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 Raney Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Virginia:
  • Pages specific to Brunswick 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 Raney 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 22 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Raney Cemetery.

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

    • Callaville
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Callaville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Callaville
      • Callaville is located in Brunswick County
    • Edgerton
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgerton
      • Edgerton is located in Brunswick County
    • Totaro
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Totaro have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Totaro
      • Totaro is located in Brunswick County
    • Lawrenceville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Radium
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Radium have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Radium
      • Radium is located in Greensville County
    • Alberta
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alberta have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alberta
      • Alberta is located in Brunswick County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 265 people
    • McKenney
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Ezell
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ezell
      • Ezell is located in Brunswick County
    • Ante
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ante have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ante
      • Ante is located in Brunswick County
    • Powellton
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Powellton
      • Powellton is located in Brunswick County
    • Emporia
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
    • White City
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White City
      • White City is located in Emporia City
    • Continue List   (10 more) ...
      • Jarratt
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Darvills
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Darvills
        • Darvills is located in Dinwiddie County
      • Grizzard
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grizzard
        • Grizzard is located in Sussex County
      • Dundas
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dundas
        • Dundas is located in Lunenburg County
      • Lochleven
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lochleven
        • Lochleven is located in Lunenburg County
      • Brokenburg
        (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brokenburg
        • Brokenburg is located in Spotsylvania County
      • Brodnax
        (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
      • Skippers
        (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Henry
        (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Henry
        • Henry is located in Sussex County
      • Stony Creek
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stony Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stony Creek
        • Stony Creek is located in Sussex County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 173 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Stony Creek <4>

    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 Raney Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Brunswick County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 32 that are within 10 miles [16.1 km] of the Raney Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Olive Branch Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Olive Branch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Olive Branch Cemetery is located in Brunswick County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Olive Branch Cemetery
    • Emmanuel Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Emmanuel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Emmanuel Cemetery is located in Brunswick County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Emmanuel Cemetery
    • Johnson Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Johnson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Johnson Cemetery is located in Brunswick County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Johnson Cemetery
    • Perkinson Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Perkinson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Perkinson Cemetery is located in Brunswick County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Perkinson Cemetery
    • Barnes Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Barnes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Barnes Cemetery is located in Brunswick County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barnes Cemetery
    • Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Zion Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • St. James Episcopal Church Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • New Hope Zion Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Hope Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The New Hope Zion Cemetery is located in Brunswick County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Hope Zion Cemetery
    • Grace Anglican Church Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Cut Banks Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cut Banks Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cut Banks Cemetery is located in Dinwiddie County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cut Banks Cemetery
    • Abernathy Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Abernathy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Abernathy Cemetery is located in Dinwiddie County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Abernathy Cemetery
    • Continue List   (20 more) ...
      • Lawrenceville Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lawrenceville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Lawrenceville Cemetery is located in Brunswick County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lawrenceville Cemetery
      • St. Pauls Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Pauls Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. Pauls Cemetery is located in Brunswick County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Pauls Cemetery
      • Oakwood Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Madison Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Madison Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Madison Cemetery is located in Dinwiddie County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Madison Cemetery
      • Fitzgerald Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fitzgerald Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Fitzgerald Cemetery is located in Dinwiddie County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fitzgerald Cemetery
      • Bragg Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bragg Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bragg Cemetery is located in Brunswick County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bragg Cemetery
      • Flinn Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Flinn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Flinn Cemetery is located in Brunswick County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Flinn Cemetery
      • Johnson Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Johnson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Johnson Cemetery is located in Brunswick County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Johnson Cemetery
      • Hardy Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hardy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hardy Cemetery is located in Brunswick County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hardy Cemetery
      • Powell Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Powell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Powell Cemetery is located in Brunswick County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Powell Cemetery
      • Harrison Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harrison Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Harrison Cemetery is located in Greensville County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harrison Cemetery
      • St. Johns Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Johns Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. Johns Cemetery is located in Greensville County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Johns Cemetery
      • Concord Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Concord Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Concord Cemetery is located in Sussex County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Concord Cemetery
      • Rideout Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rideout Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Rideout Cemetery is located in Dinwiddie County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rideout Cemetery
      • Bolster Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bolster Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bolster Cemetery is located in Dinwiddie County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bolster Cemetery
      • Abernathy Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Abernathy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Abernathy Cemetery is located in Dinwiddie County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Abernathy Cemetery
      • Barner Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Barner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Barner Cemetery is located in Dinwiddie County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barner Cemetery
      • Wells Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wells Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Wells Cemetery is located in Dinwiddie County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wells Cemetery
      • Williams Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Williams Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Williams Cemetery is located in Dinwiddie County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Williams Cemetery
      • Big Bethel Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Big Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Big Bethel Cemetery is located in Dinwiddie County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Big Bethel 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 Raney Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1472969  (Raney Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1472969 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: Smoky Ordinary
      • County: Brunswick         Elev: 100
      • Location given for GNIS #1472969 (Raney Cemetery)

    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 Brunswick, 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 drawn from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Raney Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.8349, Longitude: -77.7305       In this case, the coordinates for the Raney 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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