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A visit to the Thomas 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 Thomas Cemetery ...

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

36.8701, -80.1864

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

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

The county seat for Franklin County is located in Rocky Mount. Rocky Mount lies 18 miles [29 km]<3> to the east northeast of the Thomas Cemetery .

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List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 6 miles [9.7 km] of the Thomas Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Rakes - Thomas Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • St. Johns Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • The St. Johns Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for St. Johns Cemetery
  • Shively Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • The Shively Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shively Cemetery
  • Moran Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • The Moran Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moran Cemetery
  • Whorley Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • The Whorley Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whorley Cemetery
  • Holly Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • The Holly Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Cemetery
  • Spencer Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • The Spencer Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spencer Cemetery
  • Endicott Community Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
  • Midkiff Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • 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 northeast)
    • The Martin Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martin Cemetery
  • Boyd Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • The Boyd Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boyd Cemetery
  • Rakes Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • The Rakes Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rakes Cemetery
  • Continue List   (10 more) ...
    • Scott Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • The Scott Cemetery is located in Southampton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scott Cemetery
    • McAlexander Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • The McAlexander Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McAlexander Cemetery
    • Turner Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • The Turner Cemetery is located in Patrick County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turner Cemetery
    • Adkins Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • The Adkins Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adkins Cemetery
    • Shively Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • The Shively Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shively Cemetery
    • Foley Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • The Foley Cemetery is located in Patrick County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Foley Cemetery
    • Ingram Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • The Ingram Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ingram Cemetery
    • Ross Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • The Ross Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ross Cemetery
    • Hale Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • The Hale Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hale Cemetery
    • Brogan Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • The Brogan Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brogan Cemetery

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 26 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Thomas Cemetery.

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

  • Charity
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Charity is located in Patrick County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Charity
  • Haycock
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Haycock is located in Floyd County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haycock
  • Pizarro
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Pizarro is located in Floyd County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pizarro
  • Dodson
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Dodson is located in Patrick County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dodson
  • Woolwine
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
  • Elamsville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Elamsville is located in Patrick County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elamsville
  • Floyd
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
  • Poff
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Poff is located in Floyd County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poff
  • Prilliman
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Prilliman is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prilliman
  • Ferrum
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
  • Henry
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
  • Simpsons
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Simpsons is located in Floyd County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Simpsons
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Terrys Fork
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Terrys Fork is located in Floyd County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrys Fork
    • Bassett
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Algoma
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Algoma is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Algoma
    • Meadows of Dan
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Oak Level
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Oak Level is located in Henry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Level
    • Sowers
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Sowers is located in Floyd County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sowers
    • Patrick Springs
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
    • Stanleytown
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Hickman
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Hickman is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickman
    • Pilot
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Stuart
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
    • Critz
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
    • Reed Creek Village
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Reed Creek Village is located in Henry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reed Creek Village
    • Barfoot
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Barfoot is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barfoot

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 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 Thomas Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

  • Bassett
  • Ferrum
    • Ferrum lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> to the East Northeast (ENE) of the Thomas Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Ferrum.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ferrum
  • Floyd
    • Floyd lies 7 miles [11.3 km]<3> to the West Northwest (WNW) of the 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 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 start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These helpful 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 Thomas Cemetery: