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The location of the Rawles 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 Rawles Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   36.6902°   (36° 41' 24")

Lon:   -76.6638°   (-76° 39' 49")

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 Rawles Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Virginia:
  • Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...
    • Although we don't have a link to the Rawles 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 27 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<2> of the Rawles Cemetery.

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

    • Kilby
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kilby have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kilby
      • Kilby is located in Suffolk City
    • Russell
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Russell
      • Russell is located in Suffolk City
    • Suffolk
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Whaleyville
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whaleyville
      • Whaleyville is located in Suffolk City
    • Holland
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holland
      • Holland is located in Suffolk City
    • Windsor
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windsor
      • Windsor is located in Isle of Wight County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,800 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Windsor <3>
    • Carrsville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carrsville
      • Carrsville is located in Isle of Wight County
    • Oak Grove
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Grove
      • Oak Grove is located in Suffolk City
    • Corapeake
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Corapeake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corapeake
      • Corapeake is located in Gates County (NC)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Corapeake <3>
    • Walters
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walters
      • Walters is located in Isle of Wight County
    • Pittmantown
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pittmantown
      • Pittmantown is located in Suffolk City
    • Driver
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Driver
      • Driver is located in Suffolk City
    • Continue List   (15 more) ...
      • Chuckatuck
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chuckatuck
        • Chuckatuck is located in Suffolk City
      • Kingsdale
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingsdale
        • Kingsdale is located in Southampton County
      • Reynoldson
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reynoldson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reynoldson
        • Reynoldson is located in Gates County (NC)
      • Willeyton
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willeyton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willeyton
        • Willeyton is located in Gates County (NC)
      • Holly Grove
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Grove
        • Holly Grove is located in Gates County (NC)
      • Shoulders Hill
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shoulders Hill
        • Shoulders Hill is located in Suffolk City
      • Burdette
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burdette
        • Burdette is located in Southampton County
      • Gates
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Charlton Village
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Charlton Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Charlton Village
        • Charlton Village is located in Chesapeake City
      • Bennett Harbor
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bennett Harbor
        • Bennett Harbor is located in Suffolk City
      • Franklin
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Ames Cove
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ames Cove
        • Ames Cove is located in Suffolk City
      • Zuni
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zuni
        • Zuni is located in Isle of Wight County
      • Black Creek
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Black Creek
        • Black Creek is located in Southampton County
      • Edgehill
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgehill
        • Edgehill is located in Southampton 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 Rawles Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in .

    More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Rawles 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 11 miles [17.7 km] of the Rawles Cemetery.<4>

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

    • Rabey Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rabey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Rabey Cemetery is located in Suffolk City
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rabey Cemetery
    • Barrett Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Barrett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Barrett Cemetery is located in Suffolk City
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barrett Cemetery
    • Skeeter Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Skeeter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Skeeter Cemetery is located in Suffolk City
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Skeeter Cemetery
    • Duke Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Duke Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Duke Cemetery is located in Suffolk City
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Duke Cemetery
    • Pleasant Hill Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pleasant Hill Cemetery is located in Suffolk City
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Hill Cemetery
    • Riddick Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Riddick Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Riddick Cemetery is located in Suffolk City
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Riddick Cemetery
    • Cedar Hill Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • The Cedar Hill Cemetery is located in Suffolk City
      • The Cedar Hill Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Green Hill Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cedar Hill Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #49746 <5>
    • Oak Lawn Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Lawn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Oak Lawn Cemetery is located in Suffolk City
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Lawn Cemetery
    • Oliver Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oliver Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Oliver Cemetery is located in Suffolk City
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oliver Cemetery
    • Badger Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Badger Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Badger Cemetery is located in Suffolk City
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Badger Cemetery
    • Whitehead Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Whitehead Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Whitehead Cemetery is located in Suffolk City
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Whitehead Cemetery
    • Rosemont Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rosemont Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Rosemont Cemetery is located in Suffolk City
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rosemont Cemetery
    • Continue List   (8 more) ...
      • Holly Lawn Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holly Lawn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Holly Lawn Cemetery is located in Suffolk City
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holly Lawn Cemetery
      • Mt. Zion Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mt. Zion Cemetery is located in Suffolk City
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
      • Shiloh Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shiloh Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Shiloh Cemetery is located in Isle of Wight County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shiloh Cemetery
      • Tyler Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tyler Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Tyler Cemetery is located in Isle of Wight County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tyler Cemetery
      • Town of Windsor Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Town of Windsor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Town of Windsor Cemetery is located in Isle of Wight County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Town of Windsor Cemetery
      • Riddick Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Riddick Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Riddick Cemetery is located in Suffolk City
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Riddick Cemetery
      • Canaan Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Canaan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Canaan Cemetery is located in Suffolk City
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Canaan Cemetery
      • Brinkley Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brinkley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Brinkley Cemetery is located in Suffolk City
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brinkley 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 Rawles Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1479405  (Rawles Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1479405 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: Buckhorn
      • County: Suffolk (city)         Elev: 20
      • Location given for GNIS #1479405 (Rawles 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>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or 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 Rawles Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.6902, Longitude: -76.6638       In this case, the coordinates for the Rawles Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
    <3>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
    <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 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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