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Leesville Township - Wake Cemetery Census C. 1978 . Leesville Township contains portions of Raleigh. Visit the WCGS Website- https://wakecogen.org to cross reference this information with survey images. Digitization of the Survey is a collaboration of Upchurch and Allied Families Assn. and the Wake County Genealogical Society.
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Original Survey Team - Martin Winfree, Pat Wheeler, Phil Upchurch, Minnie K. Bridges, and Jimmy
Lloyd who did the most. Survey Co-ordinator: Irene Kittinger.
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Survey dates - Various dates from the late 1970s to early 2000s.
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Digitization of Leesville Township - Lori Winkelstein; GPS and Links data gathered by Anna Holland
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See State Road and Highway listings below for reference. (Accurate at time of original survey.)
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Cemetery Name TownshipNotesDirections to Original LocationGPSLinks
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Find a GraveCemetery CensusOther
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Adams, W.C./othersLeesvilleMoved from Cedar Fork Twp to same location as Richards/Adams this twp.

2022 - Duplicate of Richards/Adams below. Located in the same place & called Adams Family Cemetery		From US70, N onto ACC Blvd, then .8 mi. Turn E onto Mt Herman Rd. Follow .2 mi to end, graveyard on rt.35.90727, -78.77040Adams Family Cemetery in Raleigh, North Carolina309 ADAMS FAMILY Wake County North Carolina Cemeteries
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Baptist Grove Church LeesvilleAfrican American

2022 - findagrave has more records than cemeterycensus		W side of SR 1822/Leesville, ca .4 mi NW of SR 1826/Ray (7109 Leesville Road). 35.87361, -78.70337Baptist Grove Church Cemetery in Raleigh, North Carolina257 BAPTIST GROVE CHURCH Wake County North Carolina Cemeteries
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Chavis, John R. LeesvilleAfrican American. Two stones left on second inventory of this large cemetery. W embankment in curve of SR 1833/Macon between SR 1826/Ray and (nearer) SR 1834/Norwood.35.925857166788624, -78.69904808123091 (Marked as estimate. Closer to Norwood Rd as suggested in orignial directions.)none foundnone found
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Chestnut Grove Baptist Church LeesvilleAfrican AmericanOn west side of SR 1834/Norwood about 1 mi from the Durham Co. line. The church itself is across the road on E side (Bartons Creek Twp).35.95885, -78.70474Chestnut Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Raleigh, North Carolina
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Edwards, J. T.LeesvilleThere in 1980; not found in 1998. Disturbed by relocation or not?On NC 50 N, turn W on SR 1831/Old Creedmoor. Go ca 200 yds. On SW (left) side ca 50 yds.36.00312743862022, -78.68743926361401 *marked to point approx 200 yds down Old Creedmoor Rd. See directions.
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EDWARDS, JosephLeesvilleFrom US 70 go 1.2 mi N on NC 50, turn W on SR 2018/Millbrook and go .8 mi. At SR 1822/Leesville go N ca 1.5 mi. Graves on left. 35.87238031694989, -78.70091179155781 *Marked to point .8 miles down Leesville Rd. See directions.
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HARWARD, James G. LeesvilleN side of SR 1828, Howard Road (should be Harward), less than .1 mi W of NC 50 in parking lot of swim and racquet club. 35.889833, -78.680788Harward Family Cemetery in Raleigh, North Carolina
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Hickory Grove United Church of Christ
LeesvilleAfrican American From SR 1834/Norwood go W on SR 1822/Leesville ca .6 mi onto NW forks (New Leesville Road); then take immediate right, SR 1840/Hickory Grove Church Rd (wrongly called Shady Grove Road on one map). E side .1 mi. 35.92443, -78.73925Hickory Grove United Church of Christ Cemetery in Raleigh, North Carolina253 HICKORY GROVE UNITED CHUR Wake County North Carolina Cemeteries
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HOLLOWAY, Foya A. LeesvilleSW corner of SR 1822/Leesville and SR 3299/Farmridge–across from Henry HOLLOWAY Cemetery (see next). 35.916073069881776, -78.7297252943697none found
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HOLLOWAY, Henry E.LeesvilleFrom SR 1829/Strickland., go N .6 mi on SR 1822/Leesville, E side on private property. 35.91639217895652, -78.729001716303 (estimate from discription and info from Foya A Holloway's location)none found
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JORDAN, John Samuel LeesvilleOn NC 50 N turn W on SR 1829/Strickland, go .3 mi and turn S on SR 3332/Brandon Station. Go .2 mi and turn W onto SR 3335/Mansfield. Go .15 mi. Cemetery on right between houses number 8721 and 8725. 35.89933252741193, -78.69013524929645 * Marked to point between the two houses mentioned in directions.
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KING familyLeesvilleMoved, new location unknown.

2022 - These graves have been moved to Oakwood Cemetery in Raleigh		Moved from SR 1831/Old Creedmoor, W side, across Olde Creedmoor Subdivision–where to unknown. more info needed to pin down the original locationsee Oakwood Cem
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LAYTON, Aquilla ByrumLeesvilleSingle grave.From SR 1834/Norwood, go S on SR 1833/Macon. In woods behind house at 3rd driveway E side.35.93308478649592, -78.7054442827653 *marked to intersection Norwood and Macon Roads. See directions
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Leesville Baptist ChurchLeesville2022 - Findagrave has 79 memorialsS side of SR 1836/Fairbanks, W off N end of SR 1835/Pinecrest.35.90778, -78.72962Leesville Baptist Church Cemetery in Raleigh, North Carolina102 LEESVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH Wake County North Carolina Cemeteries
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LYNN / PAGELeesvillethis one is in Durham Co. only ca .2 mi from Wake line.

2022 - Known as Lynn Crossroads Community Cemetery		On US 70 take ACC Blvd for .8 mi to SR 1646/Mt. Hermon Rd. (N of US 70) and go N 1 mi to SR 1822/Leesville. SE quadrant. 35.92577, -78.76130Lynn Crossroads Community Cemetery - North Carolina266 LYNN CROSSROADS COMMUNITY Durham County North Carolina Cemeteries
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McGHEE, Charles M.Leesvillerestricted; only place to park is in a private driveway

2022 - -Known as McGhee Family Cemetery		From US 70 go 1.2 mi N on NC 50, turn W on SR 2018/Millbrook and go 8 mi. At SR 1822/Leesville go N ca 1.5 mi. Graves on right. 35.89139, -78.71472McGhee Family Cemetery in Raleigh, North Carolina173 MCGHEE FAMILY Wake County North Carolina Cemeteries
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New Bethel Baptist LeesvilleOriginal name of the church. Reported, not surveyed

2022 - Also known as New Grace Baptist Church Cemetery and Oakwood Grove Baptist Church Cemetery		Going N on NC 50, turn W on SR 1834/Norwood and go .6 mi; turn N on SR 1831/Old Creedmoor. Church is 2.2 mi on W side–ca .2 mi before Durham Co. line35.96656, -78.71088https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2509372/new-grace-baptist-church-cemetery137 NEW BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH Wake County North Carolina Cemeteries
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PerryLeesvilleNo markersN side of SR 1828/Howard/Harward , 0.1 mi W of NC 50; in 1981 had 3’ high wire fence. Locked gate.35.88973986116161, -78.68004339110576 *Marked to intersection NC 50 and Howard Rd. See directions.
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POOL / CRAWFORDLeesvilleReported, not inventoried.

2022 - Known as Poole Family Cemetery or Poole-Cope Family Cemetery		E side of SR 1826/Ray .2 mi N of its intersection with SR 1829/Strickland; close to road.35.91095, -78.70373https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2446029/poole-family-cemetery267 POOLE - COPE FAMILY Wake County North Carolina Cemeteries
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Restlawn Memorial GardensLeesvillerather new; probably will not be inventoried

2022 - Also known as Brier Creek Memorial Gardens		Entrance is on S side of ACC Blvd. which can be reached N off US 70 or W off Northern Wake Expressway. It can be seen from US 70.35.90780, -78.77330Brier Creek Memorial Gardens in Raleigh, North Carolina - Find a Grave Cemetery
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RICHARDS / ADAMSLeesvilleNot clear if this is original or moved location.

2022 - Known as Adams Family Cemetery		From US 70 take ACC Blvd and go .8 mi to SR 1646/Mt. Hermon Rd. (N of US 70) . Turn rt. and go .2 mi. W side. 35.90727, -78.77040Adams Family Cemetery in Raleigh, North Carolina309 ADAMS FAMILY Wake County North Carolina Cemeteries
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SMITH, Thomas S.Leesville2022 - Known as Smith Family CemeteryFrom US 70 turn N on SR 1835/Pinecrest and go .6 mi. Graveyard in curve E side of road.35.88194, -78.72740Smith Family Cemetery in Raleigh, North Carolina182 SMITH FAMILY Wake County North Carolina Cemeteries
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Soapstone United Methodist Cemetery
Leesvillechurch relocated to 12837 Norwood Road

2022 - Also known as Christ Covenant Church Cemetery and Soapstone Chapel Cemetery		W side of SR 1831/Old Creedmoor .5 mi. S of SR 1834/Norwood. 40 yds from highway; chain link fence. N side of building now used by another denomination.35.93279, -78.69332https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2228231/christ-covenant-church-cemeteryhttps://cemeterycensus.com/nc/wake/cem039.htm
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SORRELL, RobertLeesvilleHas not been inventoried

2022 - Also known as Jacob Sorrell Jr Family Cemetery		800’ into SE quadrant of SR 1647/Ebenezer Church Rd. (N of US 70) and SR 1837/Westgate Rd..35.90009, -78.73616Jacob Sorrell Jr Family Cemetery in Leesville, North Carolina
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Terry, James G.Leesville2022 - Also known as Ferguson Family CemeteryBetween SR 1833/Macon and SR 1831/Old Creedmoor in heavily wood area reached from dirt road off SR 1833/Macon (ca .5 mi S of SR 1834/Norwood) some 200 yds to the E. Walk some 100 yds to the S.35.92740, -78.69525Ferguson Family Cemetery in Raleigh, North Carolinahttps://cemeterycensus.com/nc/wake/cem323.htm
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Road Information for Leesville Township:
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SR 1002 Aviation Parkway
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SR 2016 Newton Rd.
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SR 1646 Mt. Hermon Rd. (N of US 70)
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SR 1647 Ebenezer Church Rd. (N of US 70)
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SR 1822 Leesville Rd.
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SR 1824 Pleasant Pines Rd.
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SR 1826 Ray Rd.
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SR 1827 Lynn Rd.
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SR 1828 Howard/Harward Rd.
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SR 1829 Strickland Rd.
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SR 1830 Baileywick Rd.
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SR 1831 Old Creedmoor Rd.
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SR 1833 Macon Rd.
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SR 1834 Norwood Rd.
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SR 1835 Pinecrest Rd.
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SR 1836 Fairbanks Dr.
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SR 1837 Westgate Rd.
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SR 1840 Hickory Grove Church Rd.
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SR 2018 Millbrook Rd.
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SR 3299 Farmridge Rd.
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SR 3332 Brandon Station Rd.
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SR 3335 Mansfield Dr.
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Note: SR 1824 and SR 1646/Mt. Hermon Rd. (N of US 70) N no longer have access to/from US 70.
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State and National Highways in bounds of Leesville Twp:
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NC 50 Between SR 1828 and SR 1830
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US 70 W of SR 2018/Millbrook to Durham Co.
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