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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 Fairview Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   42.8638°   (42° 51' 49")

Lon:   -90.5468°   (-90° 32' 48")

The Fairview Cemetery is located in Grant County<1>.

The county seat for Grant County is located in Lancaster. Lancaster lies just to the west of the Fairview Cemetery .

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 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 Fairview Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Wisconsin:
  • Pages specific to Grant 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 Fairview 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 24 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<2> of the Fairview Cemetery.

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

    • Annaton
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Annaton
      • Annaton is located in Grant County
    • Stitzer
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stitzer
      • Stitzer is located in Grant County
    • Livingston
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Livingston have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Livingston
      • Livingston is located in Grant County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 632 people
    • Rewey
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rewey
      • Rewey is located in Iowa County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 283 people
    • Preston
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Preston have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Preston
      • Preston is located in Grant County
    • Lancaster
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lancaster have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lancaster
      • Lancaster is located in Grant County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,700 people
    • Platteville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Platteville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Platteville
      • Platteville is located in Grant County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 11,650 people
    • Montfort
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montfort
      • Montfort is located in Grant County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 675 people
    • Fennimore
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fennimore
      • Fennimore is located in Grant County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,469 people
    • Centreville ‑ Historic
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Centreville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Centreville
      • Centreville is located in Iowa County
      • Former names for Centreville:
      • Dry Bone Post Office
      • Dry Bone
    • Tennyson
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tennyson have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tennyson
      • Tennyson is located in Grant County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 339 people
    • Belmont
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belmont
      • Belmont is located in Lafayette County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 974 people
    • Continue List   (12 more) ...
      • Cobb
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cobb have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cobb
        • Cobb is located in Iowa County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 455 people
      • Mount Ida
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Ida have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Ida
        • Mount Ida is located in Grant County
      • Potosi
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Potosi
        • Potosi is located in Grant County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 668 people
      • Linden
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Linden have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Linden
        • Linden is located in Iowa County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 523 people
      • Elk Grove
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elk Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elk Grove
        • Elk Grove is located in Lafayette County
      • Edmund
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edmund
        • Edmund is located in Iowa County
      • Highland
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Highland have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highland
        • Highland is located in Iowa County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 826 people
      • Dickeyville
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dickeyville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dickeyville
        • Dickeyville is located in Grant County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,020 people
      • Beetown
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beetown
        • Beetown is located in Grant County
      • Mount Hope
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Hope have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Hope
        • Mount Hope is located in Grant County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 216 people
      • Cuba City
        (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cuba City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cuba City
        • Cuba City is located in Grant County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,047 people
      • Mineral Point
        (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mineral Point
        • Mineral Point is located in Iowa County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,454 people

    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 Fairview Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Grant County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 23 that are within 11 miles [17.7 km] of the Fairview Cemetery.<4>

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

    • Oak Ridge Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Ridge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Oak Ridge Cemetery is located in Grant County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Ridge Cemetery
    • Buckwheat Ridge Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Buckwheat Ridge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Buckwheat Ridge Cemetery is located in Grant County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Buckwheat Ridge Cemetery
    • Rock Church Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • The Rock Church Cemetery is located in Grant County
      • The Rock Church Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Old Rock Church Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rock Church Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #88835 <5>
    • Aupperle Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Aupperle Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Aupperle Cemetery is located in Grant County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Aupperle Cemetery
    • McReynolds Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McReynolds Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The McReynolds Cemetery is located in Grant County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McReynolds Cemetery
    • Kirkpatrick Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kirkpatrick Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Kirkpatrick Cemetery is located in Iowa County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kirkpatrick Cemetery
    • Lydia Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lydia Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lydia Cemetery is located in Grant County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lydia Cemetery
    • Ebenezer Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ebenezer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ebenezer Cemetery is located in Grant County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ebenezer Cemetery
    • Lancaster Hillside Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Whig Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Whig Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Whig Cemetery is located in Grant County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Whig Cemetery
    • Zion Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Zion Cemetery is located in Iowa County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Zion Cemetery
    • St. Clements Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Clements Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Clements Cemetery is located in Grant County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Clements Cemetery
    • Continue List   (11 more) ...
      • Boice Prairie Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Boice Prairie Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Boice Prairie Cemetery is located in Grant County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Boice Prairie Cemetery
      • Harrison Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harrison Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Harrison Cemetery is located in Grant County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harrison Cemetery
      • Kaump Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kaump Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Kaump Cemetery is located in Grant County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kaump Cemetery
      • Greenwood Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Greenwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Greenwood Cemetery is located in Grant County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greenwood Cemetery
      • Mifflin Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mifflin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mifflin Cemetery is located in Iowa County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mifflin Cemetery
      • Switzer Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Switzer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Switzer Cemetery is located in Grant County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Switzer Cemetery
      • Prairie Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • St. Marys Catholic Church Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Calvary Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Hillside Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Penniel Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Penniel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Penniel Cemetery is located in Iowa County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Penniel 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 Fairview Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1564813  (Fairview Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1564813 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: Ellenboro
      • County: Grant         Elev: 328
      • Location given for GNIS #1564813 (Fairview Cemetery)

    The official website for Grant County: www.grantcounty.org/

    The official website for State of Wisconsin: https://www.wisconsin.gov/

    Footnotes ...

    <1>If you're interested in how the shape of Wisconsin's counties, including Grant, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
    <2>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things 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 Fairview Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 42.8638, Longitude: -90.5468    
    <3>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.
    <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.




 

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