LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lake County Genealogical Society offers a beginner's genealogy class at 1:15 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 28, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS church), 16th and Hartley in Lakeport.

If you have considered tracing your family's history, this beginner's class will provide ideas about where to start and what resources to use.

Local genealogists meet every Tuesday afternoon to share information and tips with each other. They invite anyone who is interested to join the class whether beginning or advanced researchers.

Topics covered include: researching your family through sources that can be found in your home, courthouses, libraries, and Internet; overcoming research "brick-walls" and organizing your findings.

The LDS Family History Center is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Mondays, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays, and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesdays at the LDS church, Lakeport.

Classes are free for everyone, and participation does not require membership in either the Lake County Genealogical Society or the LDS church.

Everyone has ancestors, why not find yours?