A visit to the Shamblin 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 Shamblin Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   38.6313°   (38° 37' 52")

Lon:   -81.6633°   (-81° 39' 47")

The Shamblin Cemetery is located in Jackson County<2>.

The county seat for Jackson County is located in Ripley. Ripley lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<3> to the north of the Shamblin Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 33 that are within 5 miles [8 km] of the Shamblin Cemetery.<4>

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

• Rock Spring Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rock Spring Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rock Spring Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Rock Spring Cemetery is located in Jackson County
• Harris Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harris Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harris Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Harris Cemetery is located in Jackson County
• Fisher Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • 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
• Duff Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Duff Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Duff Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Duff Cemetery is located in Jackson County
• Shamblen Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shamblen Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shamblen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Shamblen Cemetery is located in Jackson County
• Boggess Family Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • 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
• Fisher Cemetery 1
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • 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
• Koontz Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • 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
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • 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
• Carney Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carney Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carney Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Carney Cemetery is located in Jackson County
• Good Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Good Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Good Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Good Cemetery is located in Jackson County
• Centerview Cemetery
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Centerview Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Centerview Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Centerview Cemetery is located in Jackson County
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  • Paxton Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Paxton Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Paxton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Paxton Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Hickory Grove Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hickory Grove Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hickory Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hickory Grove Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Smith Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Smith Cemetery is located in Kanawha County
  • Thomas Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • 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
  • Duff Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Duff Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Duff Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Duff Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Counts Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Counts Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Counts Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Counts Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Gandee Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gandee Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gandee Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Gandee Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Grass Lick Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Grass Lick Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Grass Lick Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Grass Lick Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Asbury Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • 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
  • Boggess Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • 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
  • Slater Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Slater Cemetery
    • The Slater Cemetery is located in Kanawha County
  • Pleasant Grove Church Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • 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
  • Comer Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • 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 east)
    • 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
  • Siders Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Siders Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Siders Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Siders Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Kiser Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kiser Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kiser Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Kiser Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Garrett Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Garrett Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Garrett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Garrett Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Goshen Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Goshen Cemetery
    • The Goshen Cemetery is located in Jackson County
    • The Goshen Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Goshen Baptist Church Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1824989 <5>
  • Hatcher Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hatcher Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hatcher Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hatcher Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Skeen Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Skeen Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Skeen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Skeen Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Williams Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Williams Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Williams Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Williams Cemetery is located in Jackson County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

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

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

• Kenna
  (3 miles [4.8 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>
• Liberty
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty
  • Liberty is located in Putnam County
• Romance
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Romance
  • Romance is located in Jackson County
• Fletcher
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
  • 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
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kentuck
  • Kentuck is located in Jackson County
• Sigman
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
  • 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
• Sissonville
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sissonville
  • Sissonville is located in Kanawha County
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sissonville <6>
• Paradise
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paradise
  • Paradise is located in Putnam County
• Island Branch
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Island Branch
  • Island Branch is located in Kanawha County
• Cicerone
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cicerone
  • Cicerone is located in Roane County
• Aplin ‑ Historic
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aplin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aplin
  • Aplin is located in Jackson County
• Statts Mills
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Statts Mills. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Statts Mills
  • Statts Mills is located in Jackson County
• Continue List   (13 more) ...
  • Fairplain
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Fairplain. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairplain
    • Fairplain is located in Jackson County
  • Legg
    (10 miles [16.1 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
  • Mattie ‑ Historic
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • 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
  • Woodyard ‑ Historic
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • 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
  • Aarons
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aarons
    • Aarons is located in Kanawha County
  • Bancroft
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • 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
  • Zona
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Zona. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zona
    • Zona is located in Roane County
  • Flint Town
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flint Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flint Town
    • Flint Town is located in Roane County
  • Red House
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red House
    • Red House is located in Putnam County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Red House <6>
  • Ripley
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ripley
    • Ripley is located in Jackson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,139 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ripley <6>
  • Raymond City
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
    • 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
    (13 miles [20.9 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>
  • Hereford
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hereford. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hereford
    • Hereford is located in Jackson County

For the full list of neighboring communities with details, please visit our extended List of Communities.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we 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 Shamblin Cemetery:

• Pages specific to West Virginia:
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Pages specific to Jackson 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
  • Kanawha 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
  • 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
  • Wood County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • From Cyndi's List:
  • Cemeteries of West Virginia
  • Cemeteries of Jackson County
  • Cemetery Junction:
  • Directory for West Virginia
  • From FamilySearch:
  • Cemeteries Wiki for West Virginia
  • From Interment.net:
  • Cemeteries of West Virginia
  • Cemeteries of Jackson
• About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...
  • Although we don't have a link to the Shamblin 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 Shamblin Cemetery:

• Referenced GNIS Record ...
• GNIS ID #2586272  (Shamblin Cemetery)
  • Note: GNIS record #2586272 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: Kenna
  • County: Jackson
  • Location given for GNIS #2586272 (Shamblin Cemetery)

Off-the-Road Links ...

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