A visit to the Milam 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 Milam Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Milam 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 Milam Cemetery

Lat:   38.5437°   (38° 32' 37")

Lon:   -81.6179°   (-81° 37' 4")

The Milam Cemetery is located in Kanawha County<2>.

The county seat for Kanawha County is located in Charleston. Charleston lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<3> to the south of the Milam Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 31 that are within 5 miles [8 km] of the Milam Cemetery.<4>

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

• Albert E. Humphreys Memorial Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Albert E. Humphreys Memorial Cemetery
  • The Albert E. Humphreys Memorial Cemetery is located in Kanawha County
  • The Albert E. Humphreys Memorial Cemetery has also been known as:
  • Humphreys Cemetery
  • Humphries Memorial - Sissonville Cemetery
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #196918 <5>
• Sissonville Memorial Gardens
  (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sissonville Memorial Gardens
  • The Sissonville Memorial Gardens is located in Kanawha County
  • To give a relative sense of its location, the Sissonville Memorial Gardens is located outside and to the southeast of Sissonville.
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1168153 <5>
• John Beane Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the John Beane Cemetery
  • The John Beane Cemetery is located in Kanawha County
  • The John Beane Cemetery has also been known as:
  • Beane Cemetery
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #172253 <5>
• Vandine Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Vandine Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Vandine Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Vandine Cemetery is located in Kanawha County
  • To give a relative sense of its location, the Vandine Cemetery is located outside and to the southeast of Sissonville.
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #80179 <5>
• Milam Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Milam Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Milam Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Milam Cemetery is located in Jackson County
• Thomas Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thomas Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thomas Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Thomas Cemetery is located in Jackson County
• Slater Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Slater Cemetery
  • The Slater Cemetery is located in Kanawha County
• Fisher Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fisher Cemetery
  • The Fisher Cemetery is located in Kanawha County
  • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #78365 <5>
• Dawson Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dawson Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dawson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Dawson Cemetery is located in Kanawha County
• Lanham Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lanham Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lanham Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Lanham Cemetery is located in Jackson County
• Boggess Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Boggess Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Boggess Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Boggess Cemetery is located in Kanawha County
• Asbury Cemetery
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Asbury Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Asbury Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Asbury Cemetery is located in Kanawha County
• Continue List   (19 more) ...
  • Crank Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Crank Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Crank Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Crank Cemetery is located in Kanawha County
  • Newhouser Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Newhouser Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Newhouser Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Newhouser Cemetery is located in Kanawha County
  • Milam Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Milam Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Milam Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Milam Cemetery is located in Kanawha County
  • Berry Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Berry Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Berry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Berry Cemetery is located in Kanawha County
  • Covey Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Covey Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Covey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Covey Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Pleasant Grove Church Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Grove Church Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Grove Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Pleasant Grove Church Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Fisher Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fisher Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fisher Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Fisher Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Koontz Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Koontz Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Koontz Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Koontz Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Fisher Cemetery 1
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fisher Cemetery 1
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fisher Cemetery 1 have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Fisher Cemetery 1 is located in Jackson County
  • Fisher Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fisher Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fisher Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Fisher Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Boggess Family Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Boggess Family Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Boggess Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Boggess Family Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Floral Hills Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Floral Hills Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Floral Hills Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Floral Hills Cemetery is located in Kanawha County
  • Hanes Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hanes Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hanes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hanes Cemetery is located in Kanawha County
  • Jones Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • 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 Kanawha County
  • Clendenin Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clendenin Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clendenin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Clendenin Cemetery is located in Kanawha County
  • Wheatcraft Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wheatcraft Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wheatcraft Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Wheatcraft Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Fields Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fields Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fields Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Fields Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Comer Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Comer Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Comer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Comer Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Mangus Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mangus Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mangus Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mangus Cemetery is located in Jackson County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 29 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Milam Cemetery.

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

• Sissonville
  (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sissonville
  • Sissonville is located in Kanawha County
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sissonville <6>
• Legg
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Legg. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Legg
  • Legg is located in Kanawha County
• Romance
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Romance
  • Romance is located in Jackson County
• Aarons
  (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aarons
  • Aarons is located in Kanawha County
• Island Branch
  (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Island Branch
  • Island Branch is located in Kanawha County
• Cicerone
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cicerone
  • Cicerone is located in Roane County
• Fletcher
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Fletcher. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fletcher
  • Fletcher is located in Jackson County
• Kentuck
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kentuck
  • Kentuck is located in Jackson County
• Liberty
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty
  • Liberty is located in Putnam County
• Wills
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Wills. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wills
  • Wills is located in Kanawha County
• Sigman
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Sigman. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sigman
  • Sigman is located in Putnam County
• Kenna
  (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kenna
  • Kenna is located in Jackson County
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kenna <6>
• Continue List   (17 more) ...
  • Mattie ‑ Historic
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mattie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mattie
    • Mattie is located in Roane County
  • Big Chimney
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Chimney
    • Big Chimney is located in Kanawha County
  • Jarretts Ford
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Jarretts Ford. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jarretts Ford
    • Jarretts Ford is located in Kanawha County
  • Elkview
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elkview have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elkview
    • Elkview is located in Kanawha County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elkview <6>
  • Paradise
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paradise
    • Paradise is located in Putnam County
  • Raymond City
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Raymond City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Raymond City
    • Raymond City is located in Putnam County
  • Poca
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Poca have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poca
    • Poca is located in Putnam County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 963 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Poca <6>
  • Pinch
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pinch
    • Pinch is located in Kanawha County
  • Youngs Bottom
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Youngs Bottom
    • Youngs Bottom is located in Kanawha County
  • Woodyard ‑ Historic
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodyard have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodyard
    • Woodyard is located in Roane County
  • Bancroft
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bancroft have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bancroft
    • Bancroft is located in Putnam County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 596 people
  • Morgans Landing
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morgans Landing
    • Morgans Landing is located in Putnam County
  • Cross Lanes
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cross Lanes have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cross Lanes
    • Cross Lanes is located in Kanawha County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cross Lanes <6>
  • Elk
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elk have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elk
    • Elk is located in Kanawha County
  • Airport Village
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Airport Village
    • Airport Village is located in Kanawha County
    • Airport Village has also been known as:
    • Airport
  • Three Mile
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Three Mile
    • Three Mile is located in Kanawha County
  • Falling Rock
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Falling Rock
    • Falling Rock is located in Kanawha 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 Milam Cemetery. The following communities are located in Kanawha County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

• Cross Lanes
  • Cross Lanes lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<3> to the Southwest (SW) of the Milam Cemetery.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Cross Lanes.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cross Lanes

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 Milam Cemetery:

• Pages specific to West Virginia:
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Pages specific to Kanawha County:
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Gallia County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Meigs County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Boone County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Cabell County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Calhoun County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Clay County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Jackson County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Lincoln County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Mason County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Nicholas County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Putnam County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Roane County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Wirt County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • From Cyndi's List:
  • Cemeteries of West Virginia
  • Cemeteries of Kanawha County
  • Cemetery Junction:
  • Directory for West Virginia
  • From FamilySearch:
  • Cemeteries Wiki for West Virginia
  • From Interment.net:
  • Cemeteries of West Virginia
  • Cemeteries of Kanawha
• About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...
  • Although we don't have a link to the Milam Cemetery itself, you might be curious about the African Methodist Episcopal Church. See their website at:
  • The African Methodist Episcopal Church

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 Milam Cemetery:

• Referenced GNIS Record ...
• GNIS ID #1543253  (Milam Cemetery)
  • Note: GNIS record #1543253 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: Romance
  • County: Kanawha         Elev: 207
  • Location given for GNIS #1543253 (Milam Cemetery)

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for Kanawha County: www.kanawha.us/

The official website for State of West Virginia: https://www.wv.gov/