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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:

36.8424, -80.0262

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 13 miles [20.9 km]<3> to the north northeast of the Thomas Cemetery .

Open a Google Map centered on the Thomas Cemetery.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 26 that are within 4 miles [6.4 km] of the Thomas Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Turner Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • The Turner Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turner Cemetery
  • Ratcliff - Whitlow - Young Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
  • Prilliman Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • The Prilliman Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prilliman Cemetery
  • Hurt Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • The Hurt Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hurt Cemetery
  • McGhee Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • The McGhee Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McGhee Cemetery
  • Meadors - James Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • Meadors - Sloan Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Prillaman Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • The Prillaman Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prillaman Cemetery
  • Dehart - Jones - Prillaman Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Adkins - Stone Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
  • Bowles - Shelton Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Mullins - East Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
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    • Randolph Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • The Randolph Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Randolph Cemetery
    • Sigmon Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • The Sigmon Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sigmon Cemetery
    • Akers Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • The Akers Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Akers Cemetery
    • Carn Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • The Carn Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carn Cemetery
    • Ingram Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • The Ingram Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ingram Cemetery
    • Ingram Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • The Ingram Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ingram Cemetery
    • Town Creek Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • The Town Creek Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Town Creek Cemetery
    • Ramsey - Stanley - King Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Hurt - Thompson Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Lipscomb Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • The Lipscomb Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lipscomb Cemetery
    • Young Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • The Young Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Young Cemetery
    • Bryant Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • The Bryant Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bryant Cemetery
    • Carter Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • The Carter Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carter Cemetery
    • Turner - Hickman Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)

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:

  • Henry
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Prilliman
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Prilliman is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prilliman
  • Dodson
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Dodson is located in Patrick County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dodson
  • Oak Level
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Oak Level is located in Henry County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Level
  • Ferrum
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  • Bassett
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
  • Stanleytown
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
  • Reed Creek Village
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Reed Creek Village is located in Henry County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reed Creek Village
  • Sydnorsville
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Sydnorsville is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sydnorsville
  • Elamsville
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Elamsville is located in Patrick County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elamsville
  • Fieldale
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
  • Collinsville
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Barfoot
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Barfoot is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barfoot
    • Charity
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Charity is located in Patrick County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Charity
    • Preston
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Preston is located in Henry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Preston
    • Villa Heights
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Villa Heights is located in Henry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Villa Heights
    • Hickman
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Hickman is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickman
    • Pizarro
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Pizarro is located in Floyd County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pizarro
    • Martinsville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Rocky Mount
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Haycock
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Haycock is located in Floyd County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haycock
    • Woolwine
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
    • Stella
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Stella is located in Patrick County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stella
    • Gogginsville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Gogginsville is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gogginsville
    • Algoma
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Algoma is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Algoma
    • Horse Pasture
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Horse Pasture is located in Henry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Horse Pasture

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.

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 Thomas Cemetery: