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A visit to the Wray 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 Wray Cemetery ...

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

36.8243, -79.9509

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

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

The county seat for Franklin County is located in Rocky Mount. Rocky Mount lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<3> to the north northeast of the Wray Cemetery .

Open a Google Map centered on the Wray Cemetery.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 30 that are within 4 miles [6.4 km] of the Wray Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Town Creek Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • The Town Creek Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Town Creek Cemetery
  • Mullins - East Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
  • Bowles - Shelton Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
  • Metz - Nunn Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • The Metz - Nunn Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Metz - Nunn Cemetery
  • Williams Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • The Williams Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Williams Cemetery
  • Starkey - Barbour Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Thornton Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • The Thornton Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thornton Cemetery
  • Pearson Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • The Pearson Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pearson Cemetery
  • Lipscomb - Thornton Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • Ramsey - Stanley - King Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • McGhee Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • The McGhee Cemetery is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McGhee Cemetery
  • Henry Memorial Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • The Henry Memorial Park is located in Henry County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Henry Memorial Park
  • Continue List   (18 more) ...
    • Young Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • The Young Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Young Cemetery
    • Young Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • The Young Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Young Cemetery
    • Ramsey Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • The Ramsey Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ramsey Cemetery
    • Williams Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • The Williams Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Williams Cemetery
    • Hurt - Thompson Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Lipscomb Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • The Lipscomb Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lipscomb Cemetery
    • Stone - Bondurant - Johnson Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Mill Creek Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • The Mill Creek Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mill Creek Cemetery
    • Gusler Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • The Gusler Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gusler Cemetery
    • Brown Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • The Brown Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brown Cemetery
    • Taylor Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • The Taylor Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Taylor Cemetery
    • Gardner Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • The Gardner Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gardner Cemetery
    • Gardner - Ramsey Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Sink Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • The Sink Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sink Cemetery
    • Jamison Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • The Jamison Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jamison Cemetery
    • Stanley Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • The Stanley Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stanley Cemetery
    • McGhee - Taylor Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Providence Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • The Providence Cemetery is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Providence Cemetery

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 24 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Wray Cemetery.

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

  • Oak Level
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Oak Level is located in Henry County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Level
  • Henry
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Reed Creek Village
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Reed Creek Village is located in Henry County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reed Creek Village
  • Prilliman
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Prilliman is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prilliman
  • Bassett
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
  • Stanleytown
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
  • Sydnorsville
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Sydnorsville is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sydnorsville
  • Collinsville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
  • Ferrum
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
  • Fieldale
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
  • Dodson
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Dodson is located in Patrick County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dodson
  • Villa Heights
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Villa Heights is located in Henry County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Villa Heights
  • Continue List   (12 more) ...
    • Martinsville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Barfoot
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Barfoot is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barfoot
    • Preston
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Preston is located in Henry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Preston
    • Laurel Park
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Laurel Park is located in Henry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laurel Park
    • Leatherwood
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Leatherwood is located in Henry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leatherwood
    • Rocky Mount
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
    • Horse Pasture
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Horse Pasture is located in Henry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Horse Pasture
    • Chatmoss
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Chatmoss is located in Henry County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chatmoss
    • Hickman
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Hickman is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickman
    • Elamsville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Elamsville is located in Patrick County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elamsville
    • Gogginsville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Gogginsville is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gogginsville
    • Charity
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Charity is located in Patrick County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Charity

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 Wray 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 Wray Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first visit 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 Wray Cemetery: