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Introduction ...

Since our focus is on geography, we don't have burial or interment information. Nor do we have any contact information for the Thomas Family Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Thomas Family Cemetery (FG ID #2609896)

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 Thomas Family Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   36.9040°   (36° 54' 14")

Lon:   -79.3970°   (-79° 23' 49")

The Thomas Family Cemetery is located in Pittsylvania County<2>.

The county seat for Pittsylvania County is located in Chatham. Chatham lies just to the south of the Thomas Family Cemetery .

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 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 Family Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Virginia:
  • Pages specific to Pittsylvania 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 Thomas Family 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 23 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Thomas Family Cemetery.

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

    • Whittles
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whittles
      • Whittles is located in Pittsylvania County
      • Whittles has also been known as:
      • Whittle's Depot
      • Whittle's Station
    • Gretna
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gretna
      • Gretna is located in Pittsylvania County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,179 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gretna <4>
    • Sonans
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sonans have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sonans
      • Sonans is located in Pittsylvania County
    • Chatham
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chatham have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chatham
      • Chatham is located in Pittsylvania County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,413 people
    • Weal
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weal
      • Weal is located in Pittsylvania County
    • Transco Village
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Transco Village have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Transco Village
      • Transco Village is located in Pittsylvania County
    • Chalk Level
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chalk Level
      • Chalk Level is located in Pittsylvania County
    • Pittsville
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pittsville
      • Pittsville is located in Pittsylvania County
    • Markham
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Markham
      • Markham is located in Pittsylvania County
    • Spring Garden
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Garden have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Garden
      • Spring Garden is located in Pittsylvania County
    • Java
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Java
      • Java is located in Pittsylvania County
    • Brutus
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brutus have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brutus
      • Brutus is located in Pittsylvania County
    • Continue List   (11 more) ...
      • Museville
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Museville
        • Museville is located in Pittsylvania County
      • Worlds
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Worlds have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Worlds
        • Worlds is located in Pittsylvania County
      • Lucks
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lucks
        • Lucks is located in Pittsylvania County
      • Riceville
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riceville have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riceville
        • Riceville is located in Pittsylvania County
      • Renan
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Renan
        • Renan is located in Pittsylvania County
      • Penhook
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Laprades Mill
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laprades Mill
        • Laprades Mill is located in Franklin County
      • Swansonville
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Swansonville have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swansonville
        • Swansonville is located in Pittsylvania County
      • Hurt
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hurt have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hurt
        • Hurt is located in Pittsylvania County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,211 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hurt <4>
      • Leesville
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leesville have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leesville
        • Leesville is located in Campbell County
      • Henrys Mill
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Henrys Mill
        • Henrys Mill is located in Pittsylvania 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 Thomas Family Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Pittsylvania County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    • Altavista
    • Chatham
    • Gretna
      • Gretna lies 3 miles [4.8 km]<3> to the North Northeast (NNE) of the Thomas Family Cemetery.
      • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Gretna.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gretna
    • Hurt
      • Hurt lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<3> to the North Northeast (NNE) of the Thomas Family Cemetery.
      • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Hurt.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hurt
    • Spring Garden

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 34 that are within 14 miles [22.5 km] of the Thomas Family Cemetery.<6>

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

    • Whitethorn Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Whitethorn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Whitethorn Cemetery is located in Pittsylvania County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Whitethorn Cemetery
    • Pines Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • The Pines Cemetery is located in Pittsylvania County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Pines Cemetery is located outside and to the south of Gretna.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pines Cemetery
    • Chatham Burial Park
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chatham Burial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Chatham Burial Park is located in Pittsylvania County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chatham Burial Park
    • Pullens Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • The Pullens Cemetery is located in Pittsylvania County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pullens Cemetery
    • New Bethel Church Church of the Brethren
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Weal Presbyterian Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Hillcrest Memorial Park
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hillcrest Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hillcrest Memorial Park is located in Pittsylvania County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hillcrest Memorial Park
    • Fairview Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fairview Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Fairview Cemetery is located in Pittsylvania County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fairview Cemetery
    • Burch Family Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Midway Baptist Church Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jones Family Farm Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Harris Homestead Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • The Harris Homestead Cemetery is located in Pittsylvania County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Harris Homestead Cemetery is located 2 miles [3.2 km]<3> to the north of Weal.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harris Homestead Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2408685 <1>
    • Continue List   (22 more) ...
      • Atkinson Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Atkinson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Atkinson Cemetery is located in Pittsylvania County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Atkinson Cemetery
      • Carter Cemetery
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Carter Cemetery is located in Pittsylvania County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carter Cemetery
      • Chestnut Level Baptist Church Cemetery
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Adkins Cemetery
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Adkins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Adkins Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Adkins Cemetery
      • Thomas Chapel Cemetery
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thomas Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Thomas Chapel Cemetery is located in Bedford County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thomas Chapel Cemetery
      • Doss Cemetery
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Doss Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Doss Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Doss Cemetery
      • King Cemetery
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the King Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The King Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the King Cemetery
      • Bradner - Toller Cemetery
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bradner - Toller Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bradner - Toller Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bradner - Toller Cemetery
      • Blankenship Cemetery
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Blankenship Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Blankenship Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Blankenship Cemetery
      • Brown Cemetery
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Brown Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brown Cemetery
      • Young Cemetery
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Young Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Young Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Young Cemetery
      • Amos - Smith Cemetery
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Amos - Smith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Amos - Smith Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Amos - Smith Cemetery
      • Laprade Cemetery
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Laprade Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Laprade Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Laprade Cemetery
      • Amos Cemetery
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Amos Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Amos Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Amos Cemetery
      • Gregory Cemetery
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gregory Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Gregory Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gregory Cemetery
      • Cool Springs Cemetery
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cool Springs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Cool Springs Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cool Springs Cemetery
      • Law Cemetery
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Law Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Law Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Law Cemetery
      • Muse Cemetery
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Muse Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Muse Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Muse Cemetery
      • Burell Cemetery
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Burell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Burell Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Burell Cemetery
      • Gregory Cemetery
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gregory Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Gregory Cemetery is located in Franklin County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gregory Cemetery
      • Green Lawn Cemetery
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Green Lawn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Green Lawn Cemetery is located in Pittsylvania County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Green Lawn Cemetery
      • New Prospect Cemetery
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Prospect Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The New Prospect Cemetery is located in Pittsylvania County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Prospect 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 Thomas Family Cemetery:

    The official website for Pittsylvania County: www.pittgov.org/

    The official website for State of Virginia: https://www.virginia.gov/

    Footnotes ...

    <1>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.
    <2>If you're interested in how the shape of Virginia's counties, including Pittsylvania, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
    <3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things 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 Thomas Family Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.9040, Longitude: -79.3970    
    <4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
    <5>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.
    <6>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.




 

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