Thanks so much. The article sort of made it sound like the old cemetery was not being used back then (1928). Appreciate anything you might be able to learn. Sue ----- Original Message ----- From: efern@pacbell.net To: Sue Silver Sent: Saturday, December 03, 2005 8:22 PM Subject: Re: [CATulare] Cemetery near Porterville I can check with the Porterville Cemetery District office and see if they have any idea what this article is talking about and where the "old burying ground" is located. There are a number of Porterville Cemeteries that are all close together. Sometimes it's hard to tell where one ends and another begins. This burying ground may be included in part of these cemeteries. Elvina ----- Original Message ----- From: Sue Silver To: CATULARE-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Saturday, December 03, 2005 8:08 PM Subject: [CATulare] Cemetery near Porterville Greetings, I came across the following article from Feb. 21, 1928 in the Los Angeles Times. Does anyone know to which cemetery the "old burying ground, the oldest for white people of the district" the article might be referring? Hundreds Visit 'Haunted House' at Porterville. Porterville, Feb. 20. - Within the past few days literally hundreds of person have driven to the "haunted housed" about two miles east of Porterville, just off the Springville Highway, hoping to catch a glimpse of the beautiful young lady, in flowing Greek robes of white with her hair parted in the middle, who is said to appear in an upper window of the two-story building at a certain hour of the morning. Physicians on rural calls, golfers en route to the Monache course, various prominent citizens, "old-timers" in the neighborhood claim to have seen the ghost. The house is a landmark of the district, standing back from the highway in an old orange grove. It was formerly the home of Bat? Guinn, a bachelor who died as he lived, alone, not long since. An old burying ground, the oldest for white people of the district, is near by, while only a few miles away are the ruins of an old Indian village. Tradition has it that the "spirit" may come from either of these cemeteries. More prosaic minds, however, have determined to solve the riddle and people have literally overrun the place, peeking into windows, seeking any solution of the mystery. Inasmuch as the apparition is seen only on very clear, bright days and then only between 7 and 9 a.m., it is suggested that perhaps it is a reflection of some Grecian statue or woman of Biblical times, in the Home of Peace Cemetery on the side of a nearby hill. This is Porterville's new burying ground and has a number of such figures. Thus does modern Sherlock Holmes clear the mystery of the "haunted house." Any ideas? Is the "old burying ground" still there? Thanks so much, Sue Silver, State Coordinator California Saving Graves ============================== Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx