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A visit to the McDonald Cemetery ...


The location of the McDonald 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 McDonald Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   39.3709°   (39° 22' 15")

Lon:   -79.0370°   (-79° 2' 13")

The McDonald Cemetery is located in Mineral County<2>.

The county seat for Mineral County is located in Keyser. Keyser lies just to the north northeast of the McDonald Cemetery .

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 McDonald Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to West Virginia:
  • Pages specific to Mineral 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 McDonald 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 McDonald Cemetery.

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

    • New Creek
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Sulphur City
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sulphur City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sulphur City
      • Sulphur City is located in Mineral County
    • Keyser
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Burlington
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Elk Garden
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elk Garden have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elk Garden
      • Elk Garden is located in Mineral County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 209 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elk Garden <4>
    • Hartmansville
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hartmansville
      • Hartmansville is located in Mineral County
    • Bloomington
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bloomington
      • Bloomington is located in Garrett County (MD)
    • Westernport
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Piedmont
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Kitzmiller
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kitzmiller have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kitzmiller
      • Kitzmiller is located in Garrett County (MD)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 301 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kitzmiller <4>
    • Luke
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Luke have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Luke
      • Luke is located in Allegany County (MD)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 60 people
    • Headsville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Headsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Headsville
      • Headsville is located in Mineral County
    • Continue List   (11 more) ...
      • Junction
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Junction
        • Junction is located in Hampshire County
      • Moscow
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moscow
        • Moscow is located in Allegany County (MD)
      • Barton
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barton
        • Barton is located in Allegany County (MD)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 419 people
      • Swanton
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Swanton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swanton
        • Swanton is located in Garrett County (MD)
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Swanton <4>
      • Schell
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Schell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Schell
        • Schell is located in Garrett County (MD)
      • Schell
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Schell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Schell
        • Schell is located in Mineral County
      • Nikep
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nikep
        • Nikep is located in Allegany County (MD)
      • Greenland
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenland
        • Greenland is located in Grant County
      • Medley
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Lonaconing
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Rawlings
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rawlings have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rawlings
        • Rawlings is located in Allegany County (MD)
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rawlings <4>

    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 McDonald Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Mineral County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 33 that are within 6 miles [9.7 km] of the McDonald Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Arnold Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Arnold Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Arnold Cemetery is located in Mineral County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Arnold Cemetery
    • Ward Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ward Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ward Cemetery is located in Mineral County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ward Cemetery
    • Thrush Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thrush Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Thrush Cemetery is located in Mineral County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thrush Cemetery
    • Duling Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Duling Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Duling Cemetery is located in Mineral County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Duling Cemetery
    • Green Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Green Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Green Cemetery is located in Mineral County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Green Cemetery
    • Thrush Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thrush Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Thrush Cemetery is located in Mineral County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thrush Cemetery
    • Stone Chapel Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stone Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Stone Chapel Cemetery is located in Mineral County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stone Chapel Cemetery
    • Cundiff Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cundiff Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cundiff Cemetery is located in Mineral County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cundiff Cemetery
    • John Liller Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the John Liller Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The John Liller Cemetery is located in Mineral County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the John Liller Cemetery
    • Rawlings Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rawlings Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Rawlings Cemetery is located in Mineral County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rawlings Cemetery
    • Thomas Family Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thomas Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Thomas Family Cemetery is located in Mineral County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thomas Family Cemetery
    • Cross Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cross Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cross Cemetery is located in Mineral County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cross Cemetery
    • Continue List   (21 more) ...
      • Tasker Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tasker Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Tasker Cemetery is located in Mineral County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tasker Cemetery
      • Davis Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Davis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Davis Cemetery is located in Mineral County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Davis Cemetery
      • Thrush Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thrush Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Thrush Cemetery is located in Mineral County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thrush Cemetery
      • Arnold Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Arnold Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Arnold Cemetery is located in Mineral County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Arnold Cemetery
      • Sinkler Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sinkler Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Sinkler Cemetery is located in Mineral County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sinkler Cemetery
      • Cross Church Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cross Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Cross Church Cemetery is located in Mineral County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cross Church Cemetery
      • Kitzmiller Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kitzmiller Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Kitzmiller Cemetery is located in Mineral County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kitzmiller Cemetery
      • Dixon Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dixon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Dixon Cemetery is located in Mineral County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dixon Cemetery
      • Boswell Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Boswell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Boswell Cemetery is located in Mineral County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Boswell Cemetery
      • Evans Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Evans Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Evans Cemetery is located in Mineral County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Evans Cemetery
      • Doll Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Doll Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Doll Cemetery is located in Mineral County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Doll Cemetery
      • Michaels Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Michaels Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Michaels Cemetery is located in Mineral County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Michaels Cemetery
      • Roderick Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Roderick Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Roderick Cemetery is located in Mineral County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Roderick Cemetery
      • Delawder Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Delawder Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Delawder Cemetery is located in Mineral County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Delawder Cemetery
      • Thrush Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thrush Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Thrush Cemetery is located in Mineral County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thrush Cemetery
      • Green Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Green Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Green Cemetery is located in Mineral County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Green Cemetery
      • Potomac Memorial Gardens
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Potomac Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Potomac Memorial Gardens is located in Mineral County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Potomac Memorial Gardens
      • Queens Meadows Point Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Queens Point Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Queens Point Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Queens Point Cemetery is located in Mineral County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Queens Point Cemetery
      • Meadow View Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Meadow View Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Meadow View Cemetery is located in Mineral County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Meadow View Cemetery
      • St. Marys Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Marys Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. Marys Cemetery is located in Mineral County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Marys 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 McDonald Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1937373  (McDonald Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1937373 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: Antioch
      • County: Mineral         Elev: 323
      • Location given for GNIS #1937373 (McDonald Cemetery)

    The official website for Mineral County: www.mineralcountywv.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 Mineral, 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 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 McDonald Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.3709, Longitude: -79.0370       In this case, the coordinates for the McDonald 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.
    <6>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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