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A visit to the Ford Cemetery ...


The location of the Ford Cemetery has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<1>


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 Ford Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   39.0884°   (39° 5' 18")

Lon:   -81.7201°   (-81° 43' 12")

The Ford Cemetery is located in Wood County<2>.

The county seat for Wood County is located in Parkersburg. Parkersburg lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<3> to the north northeast of the Ford 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 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 Ford Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to West Virginia:
  • Pages specific to Wood County:
  • Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...

    • List of neighboring communities ...

    The following 25 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Ford Cemetery.

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

    • Neptune
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Neptune have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Neptune
      • Neptune is located in Jackson County
    • Willowdale
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willowdale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willowdale
      • Willowdale is located in Jackson County
    • Skull Run
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skull Run have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skull Run
      • Skull Run is located in Jackson County
    • Portland
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Sherman
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sherman
      • Sherman is located in Jackson County
    • Medina
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Medina have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Medina
      • Medina is located in Jackson County
    • Keno
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keno
      • Keno is located in Meigs County (OH)
    • Bashan
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bashan
      • Bashan is located in Meigs County (OH)
    • Tuppers Plains
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tuppers Plains have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tuppers Plains
      • Tuppers Plains is located in Meigs County (OH)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tuppers Plains <4>
    • Youba
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Youba
      • Youba is located in Athens County (OH)
    • Spiller
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spiller
      • Spiller is located in Meigs County (OH)
    • Ravenswood
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Continue List   (13 more) ...
      • Wilding
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilding
        • Wilding is located in Jackson County
      • Coolville
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Vanderhoof
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vanderhoof
        • Vanderhoof is located in Athens County (OH)
      • Odaville
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Odaville
        • Odaville is located in Jackson County
      • Windy
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windy
        • Windy is located in Wirt County
      • Pleasant View
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant View
        • Pleasant View is located in Wood County
      • Lubeck
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lubeck
        • Lubeck is located in Wood County
      • Dorcas
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dorcas
        • Dorcas is located in Meigs County (OH)
      • Sandyville
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Mineral Acres
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mineral Acres
        • Mineral Acres is located in Wood County
      • Mineral Wells
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Washington
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Washington have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Washington
        • Washington is located in Wood County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Washington <4>
      • Redbush
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Redbush
        • Redbush is located in Washington County (OH)

    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 Ford Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Wood County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 32 that are within 4 miles [6.4 km] of the Ford Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Wade Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wade Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wade Cemetery is located in Jackson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wade Cemetery
    • Mills Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mills Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mills Cemetery is located in Wood County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mills Cemetery
    • Boso Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Boso Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Boso Cemetery is located in Wood County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Boso Cemetery
    • Congrove Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Congrove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Congrove Cemetery is located in Wood County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Congrove Cemetery
    • Brown Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Brown Cemetery is located in Wood County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brown Cemetery
    • Wigal Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wigal Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wigal Cemetery is located in Wood County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wigal Cemetery
    • Crooks Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Crooks Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Crooks Cemetery is located in Wood County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Crooks Cemetery
    • Reedsville Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Howell Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Howell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Howell Cemetery is located in Jackson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Howell Cemetery
    • Lamps Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lamps Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lamps Cemetery is located in Jackson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lamps Cemetery
    • Alexander Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Alexander Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Alexander Cemetery is located in Jackson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Alexander Cemetery
    • Jordan Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jordan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Jordan Cemetery is located in Jackson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jordan Cemetery
    • Continue List   (20 more) ...
      • Logston Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Logston Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Logston Cemetery is located in Jackson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Logston Cemetery
      • Vanhorn Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Vanhorn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Vanhorn Cemetery is located in Jackson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Vanhorn Cemetery
      • Flinn Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Flinn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Flinn Cemetery is located in Wood County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Flinn Cemetery
      • Anderson Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Anderson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Anderson Cemetery is located in Wood County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Anderson Cemetery
      • Hall Cemetery
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hall Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hall Cemetery is located in Wood County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hall Cemetery
      • Engels Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Engels Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Engels Cemetery is located in Wood County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Engels Cemetery
      • Ft. Belleville Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ft. Belleville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Ft. Belleville Cemetery is located in Wood County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ft. Belleville Cemetery
      • Humphrey Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Humphrey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Humphrey Cemetery is located in Wood County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Humphrey Cemetery
      • Kibble Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kibble Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Kibble Cemetery is located in Meigs County (OH)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kibble Cemetery
      • Pleasant Home Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Home Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Pleasant Home Cemetery is located in Meigs County (OH)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Home Cemetery
      • Chapel Hill Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chapel Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Chapel Hill Cemetery is located in Jackson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chapel Hill Cemetery
      • Rawson Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rawson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Rawson Cemetery is located in Jackson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rawson Cemetery
      • Boso Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Boso Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Boso Cemetery is located in Jackson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Boso Cemetery
      • Pond Creek Baptist Church Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pond Creek Baptist Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Pond Creek Baptist Church Cemetery is located in Wood County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pond Creek Baptist Church Cemetery
      • Buckley Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Buckley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Buckley Cemetery is located in Wood County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Buckley Cemetery
      • Rush Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rush Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Rush Cemetery is located in Wood County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rush Cemetery
      • Seebaugh Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Seebaugh Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Seebaugh Cemetery is located in Wood County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Seebaugh Cemetery
      • Fleak Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fleak Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Fleak Cemetery is located in Wood County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fleak Cemetery
      • Cunningham Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cunningham Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Cunningham Cemetery is located in Wood County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cunningham Cemetery
      • Pleasant Home Cemetery
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Home Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Pleasant Home Cemetery is located in Wood County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Home 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 Ford Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1539116  (Ford Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1539116 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: Pond Creek
      • County: Wood         Elev: 195
      • Location given for GNIS #1539116 (Ford Cemetery)

    The official website for Wood County: www.woodcountywv.com/

    The official website for State of West Virginia: https://www.wv.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 West Virginia's counties, including Wood, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
    <3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' 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 Ford Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.0884, Longitude: -81.7201       In this case, the coordinates for the Ford Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
    <4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
    <5>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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