The town of Barrhead was named after Barrhead, Scotland, the birthplace of one of the area’s early settlers, James McGuire. Barrhead played a significant role in the settlement of northwestern Alberta during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It was a vital link in the trade route from Fort Edmonton to the Yukon, known as the Grizzly Trail. The town was originally established in 1906 and its position as a major trade center on the historic Klondike Trail gave it a significant role in the settlement of northwestern Alberta.

The Poynter Cemetery is located 2 miles south and 1 mile west of Barrhead. As of 2024, AFHS volunteers have documented 81 interments at this cemetery.

Deaths

Longevity

Address

Range Road 35 N of Township Road 592
Nearest Populated Centre: Barrhead,
Province: Alberta

Map Location

Latitude, Longitude
54.09522, -114.42622

Map Location

Search for:
RESET
Surname Given Name Born Died Age Photo(s) Cemetery Obituary Narrative R Code

The 25 most common surnames found in this cemetery.

loader

The 25 most common given names found in this cemetery.

loader

Other Cemeteries

Crossfield Cemetery (Rocky View County)

10063 Township Rd 285 , Crossfield , Alberta

Hutterian Brethren of Elkwater (Cypress County)

Township Road 100 and Range Road 22 , Elkwater , Alberta

Blackie Cemetery (Foothills County)

490001 Hwy 799 , Blackie , Alberta

Caldwell - Belly River Cemetery (Cardston County)

Highway 800 S of Highway 505 , Mountain View , Alberta

St. Mary's Tide Lake Cemetery (Cypress County)

Range Road 100 S of Highway 544 , Jenner , Alberta

Little Knoll Finnish Lutheran Cemetery (Forty Mile County)

Range Road 55 south of Township Road 62 , Manyberries , Alberta

Zion Cemetery (Many Islands, Cypress County)

Township Road 132 and Range Road 21 , Many Islands , Alberta

Assumption Cemetery (Forty Mile County)

Range Rd 130, Township Rd 92 , Grassy Lake , Alberta

Arrowwood Cemetery (Vulcan County)

Range Rd 233 just south of Twp Rd 205 , Arrowwood , Alberta

Coleman Catholic Cemetery (Crowsnest Pass)

77 St & 27 Ave , Coleman , Alberta

Discover Alberta Ancestors