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A visit to the Wier Neck Cemetery ...

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 Wier Neck Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   37.1615°   (37° 9' 41")

Lon:   -76.8477°   (-76° 50' 51")

The Wier Neck Cemetery is located in Surry County<2>.

The county seat for Surry County is located in Surry. Surry lies just to the south southeast of the Wier Neck Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 24 that are within 13 miles [20.9 km]<3> of the Wier Neck Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Oakwood Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oakwood Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oakwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Oakwood Cemetery is located in Surry County
  • Swanns Point Plantation Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Swanns Point Plantation Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Swanns Point Plantation Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Swanns Point Plantation Cemetery is located in Surry County
  • Poplar Lawn Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Poplar Lawn Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Poplar Lawn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Poplar Lawn Cemetery is located in Surry County
  • Moores Swamp Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Moores Swamp Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Moores Swamp Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Moores Swamp Cemetery is located in Surry County
  • Travis Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Travis Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Travis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Travis Cemetery is located in James City County
  • St. Annes Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Annes Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Annes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. Annes Cemetery is located in Surry County
  • Cypress Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cypress Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cypress Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Cypress Cemetery is located in Surry County
  • Lower Surry Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lower Surry Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lower Surry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lower Surry Cemetery is located in Surry County
  • Mt. Moriah Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Moriah Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Moriah Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mt. Moriah Cemetery is located in Surry County
  • Jones Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jones Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jones Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Jones Cemetery is located in Surry County
  • Hickory Grove Memorial Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hickory Grove Memorial Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hickory Grove Memorial Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hickory Grove Memorial Cemetery is located in Surry County
  • Hospital Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hospital Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hospital Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hospital Cemetery is located in James City County
  • Continue List   (12 more) ...
    • Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Pleasant Cemetery is located in James City County
    • Brandon Plantation Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brandon Plantation Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brandon Plantation Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Brandon Plantation Cemetery is located in Prince George County
    • Gwaltney Family Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Cedar Grove Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Bruton Parish Churchyard Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bruton Parish Churchyard Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bruton Parish Churchyard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bruton Parish Churchyard Cemetery is located in Williamsburg City
    • Galt Family Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Galt Family Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Galt Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Galt Family Cemetery is located in Williamsburg City
    • Jones Family Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jones Family Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jones Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Jones Family Cemetery is located in Williamsburg City
    • Salem Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Salem Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Salem Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Salem Cemetery is located in Prince George County
    • Booker T Memorial Park
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Booker T Memorial Park
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Booker T Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Booker T Memorial Park is located in Surry County
    • Mill Swamp Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mill Swamp Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mill Swamp Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mill Swamp Cemetery is located in Isle of Wight County
    • Mt. Gilead Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Gilead Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Gilead Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Gilead Cemetery is located in James City County
    • Williamsburg Memorial Park
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Williamsburg Memorial Park
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Williamsburg Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Williamsburg Memorial Park is located in James City County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 23 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Wier Neck Cemetery.

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

  • Surry
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Surry have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Surry
    • Surry is located in Surry County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 215 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Surry <6>
  • Scotland
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Scotland. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scotland
    • Scotland is located in Surry County
  • Beachland
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beachland
    • Beachland is located in Surry County
  • Jamestown
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
  • Spring Grove
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Grove
    • Spring Grove is located in Surry County
  • Claremont
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Claremont have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Claremont
    • Claremont is located in Surry County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 335 people
  • Itata
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Itata. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Itata
    • Itata is located in Surry County
  • Carsley
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carsley
    • Carsley is located in Surry County
  • Dendron
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
  • Homewood
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Homewood. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Homewood
    • Homewood is located in Surry County
  • Williamsburg
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
  • Rushmere
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rushmere have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rushmere
    • Rushmere is located in Isle of Wight County
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • Burrowsville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burrowsville
      • Burrowsville is located in Prince George County
    • Magnet
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Magnet. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Magnet
      • Magnet is located in Isle of Wight County
    • Oaktree
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Oaktree. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oaktree
      • Oaktree is located in York County
    • Norge
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
    • Wakefield
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wakefield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wakefield
      • Wakefield is located in Sussex County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 805 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wakefield <6>
    • Raynor
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Raynor. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Raynor
      • Raynor is located in Isle of Wight County
    • Lee Hall
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lee Hall
      • Lee Hall is located in Newport News City
    • Rochambeau Village
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rochambeau Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rochambeau Village
      • Rochambeau Village is located in York County
    • Barlows Corner
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barlows Corner
      • Barlows Corner is located in York County
    • Waverly
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waverly have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waverly
      • Waverly is located in Sussex County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,905 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Waverly <6>
    • Newville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Newville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newville
      • Newville is located in Prince George 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 Wier Neck Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Surry County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we begin with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These professional and volunteer 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 Wier Neck Cemetery:

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 Wier Neck Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1476707  (Wier Neck Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1476707 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: Surry
    • County: Surry         Elev: 16
    • Location given for GNIS #1476707 (Wier Neck Cemetery)

The official website for Surry County: www.co.surry.va.us/

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 Surry, 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' 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 Wier Neck Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.1615, Longitude: -76.8477       In this case, the coordinates for the Wier Neck Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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.
<6>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<7>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.




 

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