Newell Cemetery - Vermilion County Illinois


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Cemetery Name: Newell Cemetery

Also Known As: Newell Grove Cemetery, Old Grove Cemetery

Location:  Newell Township, North East of Danville

Approximate GPS Location 40.211944 -87.60033 (link to Google Map)

Description: James Newell was a early pioneer in the area, and both Newell Township & this cemetery was named for him. (At one time he owned most of the land in Newell Township). The cemetery was on a mound which was surrounded by trees. (Some say the mound was an Indian mound.) In 1974, the owner of the land (who did not live in the area), bulldozed the cemetery over. I have put an aerial photo from 1940 below which SHOULD have the location of the cemetery on it - but all I know is it is north of the airport - I believe somewhere in this mile block... but where? (near the road - near the middle - ????? PLEASE, if you know more detail on the EXACT location, PLEASE leave a comment below.)

Some people buried here:

  • James Newell - b. Sept 25, 1785 - d. Oct 25, 1846
  • Mrs. James Newell (not sure of name or dates)
  • Lloyd H. Price - b. 1812 Pike Co. Ohio - d. 1876 (son of Robert G. Price)
  • Minerva Howard Price (wife of Lloyd) b. 1817 Pike Co. Ohio - d. 1864 - mother of 9 children
  • Christine Duncan
  • Rebecca Duncan
  • Mary Norris
  • John Norris
  • James Norris - d. 1850 age 52

If you have any additional information about this cemetery, please leave a comment below.

 


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There is 1 comment
Tamara Moore – Danville
November 05, 2008 - 11:14
Subject: Newell Cemetery

My husband's parents lived on Bowman Ave. north of the airport. He said there was a cemetery behind their house in the woods. You can call him to get specifics if you like. 446-9545

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