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A visit to the Saint James Cemetery ...


The location of the St. James 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 St. James Cemetery ...

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

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the St. James Cemetery

Lat:   39.3679°   (39° 22' 4")

Lon:   -77.7994°   (-77° 47' 57")

The St. James Cemetery is located in Jefferson County<2>.

The county seat for Jefferson County is located in Charles Town. Charles Town lies just to the south southwest of the St. James Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we like to start with 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 St. James Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to West Virginia:
  • Pages specific to Jefferson 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 St. James 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 29 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the St. James Cemetery.

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

    • Bolivar
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bolivar have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bolivar
      • Bolivar is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,018 people
    • Bardane
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bardane
      • Bardane is located in Jefferson County
    • Harpers Ferry
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Lower Town
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lower Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lower Town
      • Lower Town is located in Jefferson County
    • Antietam
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Antietam
      • Antietam is located in Washington County (MD)
    • Shepherdstown
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shepherdstown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shepherdstown
      • Shepherdstown is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,922 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Shepherdstown <4>
    • Jefferson Village
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jefferson Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jefferson Village
      • Jefferson Village is located in Jefferson County
    • Ranson
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ranson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ranson
      • Ranson is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,360 people
      • Ranson has also been known as:
      • Corporation of Ranson
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ranson <4>
    • Sandy Hook
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Hook
      • Sandy Hook is located in Washington County (MD)
    • Charles Town
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Sharpsburg
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Bloomery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bloomery
      • Bloomery is located in Jefferson County
    • Continue List   (17 more) ...
      • Knoxville
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Knoxville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knoxville
        • Knoxville is located in Frederick County (MD)
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Knoxville <4>
      • Brownsville
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brownsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brownsville
        • Brownsville is located in Washington County (MD)
      • Gapland
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Baker Heights
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baker Heights
        • Baker Heights is located in Berkeley County
      • Scrabble
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scrabble have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scrabble
        • Scrabble is located in Berkeley County
      • Rohrersville
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rohrersville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rohrersville
        • Rohrersville is located in Washington County (MD)
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rohrersville <4>
      • Swan Pond
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swan Pond
        • Swan Pond is located in Berkeley County
      • Brunswick
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brunswick
        • Brunswick is located in Frederick County (MD)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,652 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Brunswick <4>
      • Rosemont
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosemont
        • Rosemont is located in Frederick County (MD)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 332 people
      • Burkittsville
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burkittsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burkittsville
        • Burkittsville is located in Frederick County (MD)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 168 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Burkittsville <4>
      • Eakles Mills
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eakles Mills
        • Eakles Mills is located in Washington County (MD)
      • Keedysville
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Keedysville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keedysville
        • Keedysville is located in Washington County (MD)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,220 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Keedysville <4>
      • Middleway
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Middleway have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Middleway
        • Middleway is located in Jefferson County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Middleway <4>
      • Kabletown
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kabletown
        • Kabletown is located in Jefferson County
      • Lovettsville
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Petersville
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Petersville
        • Petersville is located in Frederick County (MD)
      • Martinsburg
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)

    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 St. James Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Jefferson County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km] of the St. James Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Elk Branch Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elk Branch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Elk Branch Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elk Branch Cemetery
    • Buckles - Reverend Black Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Buckles - Reverend Black Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Buckles - Reverend Black Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Buckles - Reverend Black Cemetery
    • Bolivar Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bolivar Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bolivar Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bolivar Cemetery
    • Reformed Graveyard
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Reformed Graveyard have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Reformed Graveyard is located in Jefferson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Reformed Graveyard
    • Shepherds Graveyard
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shepherds Graveyard have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Shepherds Graveyard is located in Jefferson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shepherds Graveyard
    • Elmwood Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elmwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Elmwood Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elmwood Cemetery
    • Kearneysville Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kearneysville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Kearneysville Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kearneysville Cemetery
    • Harper Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harper Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Harper Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harper Cemetery
    • Bethel Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bethel Cemetery is located in Washington County (MD)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
    • Johnsontown Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Johnsontown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Johnsontown Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Johnsontown Cemetery
    • Silver Grove Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Silver Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Silver Grove Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Silver Grove Cemetery
    • Mt. Moriah Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Moriah Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Moriah Cemetery is located in Washington County (MD)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Moriah Cemetery
    • Continue List   (10 more) ...
      • Vancleveville Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Vancleveville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Vancleveville Cemetery is located in Berkeley County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Vancleveville Cemetery
      • James M Van Metre Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the James M Van Metre Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The James M Van Metre Cemetery is located in Berkeley County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the James M Van Metre Cemetery
      • Mt. Zion Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mt. Zion Cemetery is located in Berkeley County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
      • Zion Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Zion Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Zion Cemetery
      • Edge Hill Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Chestnut Hill Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chestnut Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Chestnut Hill Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chestnut Hill Cemetery
      • Ebenezer Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ebenezer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Ebenezer Cemetery is located in Loudoun County (VA)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ebenezer Cemetery
      • Brownsville Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • The Brownsville Cemetery is located in Washington County (MD)
        • The Brownsville Cemetery has also been known as:
        • Old Brownsville Church of the Brethren Cemetery
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brownsville Cemetery
      • First Methodist Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
        • The First Methodist Cemetery is located in Washington County (MD)
        • The First Methodist Cemetery has also been known as:
        • Sharpsburg First Methodist Cemetery
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the First Methodist Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2325328 <6>
      • Reformed Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Reformed Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Reformed Cemetery is located in Washington County (MD)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Reformed 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 St. James Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1727769  (Saint James Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1727769 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: Charles Town
      • County: Jefferson         Elev: 153
      • Location given for GNIS #1727769 (Saint James Cemetery)

    The official website for Jefferson County: www.jeffersoncountywv.org/

    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 Jefferson, 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 drawn from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the St. James Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.3679, Longitude: -77.7994       In this case, the coordinates for the St. James 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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