LAKEPORT, Calif. — The Lake County Genealogical Society will present a tour of the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery on Saturday, Oct. 28.

The tour begins at 10 a.m. at the cemetery located at 3295 Highway 175, Lakeport.

From Highway 29 take the Hwy. 175 exit towards Hopland, then head west on Highway 175 for 0.7 miles. The cemetery is on your right.

Drive in all the way to the back. Parking is limited, please carpool if possible. Wear comfortable walking shoes for gravel and slight inclines.

Local genealogists will conduct the tour.

Starting off the tour will be a grave dowsing demonstration and instruction. This activity is used to locate bodies in unmarked graves. Whether there was never a grave marker placed, or it disappeared due to fire or the elements, dowsing helps to determine if the plot is occupied. While not as accurate as ground penetrating radar, grave dowsing is a less expensive alternative.

Lake County Genealogical Society has maintained a research library since 1977 of local family histories, along with other historic documents.

The society is seeking a permanent home in Lakeport to allow better public access to its collection. Until such time, research inquiries can be made to Anita Crabtree via email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..