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A visit to the Thompson 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 Thompson Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   38.1168°   (38° 7' 0")

Lon:   -82.0060°   (-82° 0' 21")

The Thompson Cemetery is located in Lincoln County<2>.

The county seat for Lincoln County is located in Hamlin. Hamlin lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<3> to the north northwest of the Thompson Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 26 that are within 4 miles [6.4 km] of the Thompson Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Miller Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Miller Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Miller Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Miller Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
  • Bear Branch Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bear Branch Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bear Branch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bear Branch Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
  • Hager Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hager Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hager Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hager Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
  • Bulger Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bulger Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bulger Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bulger Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
  • Brumfield Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brumfield Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brumfield Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Brumfield Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
  • Dotson Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dotson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dotson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Dotson Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
  • Egnor Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Egnor Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Egnor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Egnor Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
  • Elkins Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elkins Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elkins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Elkins Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
  • Griffith Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Griffith Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Griffith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Griffith Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
  • Sias Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sias Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sias Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Sias Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
  • Martin Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Martin Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Martin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Martin Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
  • Trent Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Trent Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Trent Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Trent Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Stone Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stone Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stone Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Stone Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
    • Spurlock Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Spurlock Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Spurlock Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Spurlock Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
    • Spurlock Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Spurlock Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Spurlock Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Spurlock Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
    • Hill Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hill Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hill Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
    • Pea Ridge Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pea Ridge Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pea Ridge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pea Ridge Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
    • Stanley Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • McNealy Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Peterson Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Peterson Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Peterson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Peterson Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
    • Vickers Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Vickers Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Vickers Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Vickers Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
    • Linville Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Linville Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Linville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Linville Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
    • Ryan Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ryan Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ryan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ryan Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
    • Stowers Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stowers Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stowers Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Stowers Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
    • Linville Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Linville Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Linville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Linville Cemetery is located in Lincoln County
    • Linville Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Linville Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Linville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Linville Cemetery is located in Lincoln County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 28 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Thompson Cemetery.

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

  • Layville
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Layville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Layville
    • Layville is located in Boone County
  • Palermo
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Palermo
    • Palermo is located in Lincoln County
  • Dodson Junction
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Dodson Junction. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dodson Junction
    • Dodson Junction is located in Boone County
  • Morrisvale
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Morrisvale. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morrisvale
    • Morrisvale is located in Boone County
  • Alkol
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alkol
    • Alkol is located in Lincoln County
  • Spears ‑ Historic
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spears have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spears
    • Spears is located in Lincoln County
  • Woodville
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Woodville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodville
    • Woodville is located in Boone County
  • Big Creek
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Creek
    • Big Creek is located in Logan County
  • Banco
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Banco
    • Banco is located in Logan County
  • Yawkey
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yawkey
    • Yawkey is located in Lincoln County
  • Harts
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harts have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harts
    • Harts is located in Lincoln County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Harts <7>
  • Turtle Creek
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turtle Creek
    • Turtle Creek is located in Boone County
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • Rock Creek
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Rock Creek. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Creek
      • Rock Creek is located in Boone County
    • Harless
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harless have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harless
      • Harless is located in Boone County
    • Julian
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Julian
      • Julian is located in Boone County
    • Horse Creek Junction
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Horse Creek Junction. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Horse Creek Junction
      • Horse Creek Junction is located in Boone County
    • East ‑ Historic
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East
      • East is located in Lincoln County
    • Kinder ‑ Historic
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kinder have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kinder
      • Kinder is located in Lincoln County
    • Chapmanville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Manila
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Manila. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manila
      • Manila is located in Boone County
    • Danville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Lory
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Lory. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lory
      • Lory is located in Boone County
    • Myra
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Myra
      • Myra is located in Lincoln County
    • Wewanta
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wewanta
      • Wewanta is located in Lincoln County
    • Sweetland
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Sweetland. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweetland
      • Sweetland is located in Lincoln County
    • Washington Heights
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Washington Heights
      • Washington Heights is located in Boone County
    • Madison
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Tango
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Tango. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tango
      • Tango is located in Lincoln 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 Thompson Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Lincoln County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

  • Danville
  • Madison

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 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 Thompson Cemetery:

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 Thompson Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1548042  (Thompson Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1548042 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: Big Creek
    • County: Lincoln         Elev: 343
    • Location given for GNIS #1548042 (Thompson Cemetery)

The official website for Lincoln County: www.co.lincoln.wv.us/

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 Lincoln, 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' distance. A straight line distance ignores things 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 Thompson Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.1168, Longitude: -82.0060       In this case, the coordinates for the Thompson Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<4>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.
<5>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.
<6>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<7>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.




 

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