The graveyard-a nice spot for information

Maybe you like to research your ancestry. Perhaps you've discovered a long-lost rum-running uncle or a charismatic suffragette aunt. It's exciting to see what the past holds, especially when it's tied to you in some sort of way! There's places to go to get this sort of info. Here are a few resources to try:
Your public library-public libraries will have not only resources, but usually a guide on how to search for genealogical information.
Your local genealogical society-you may or may not have this in your community. I'm lucky to live somewhere that has one-the Seattle Genealogical Society
Ancestry.com  You will hit a pay wall pretty quickly on this site.
Cindy's List free, various categories
RootsWeb free, unless you decide to search through Ancestry.com
Genealogy.com free , but you will need to create an account
Ancestor Hunt  free, listing of search engines by category
Public Domain Genealogy -requires you set up an account (but free)

My personal favorite-Find A Grave! This website lets you search "over 47 million grave records". Try the "Famous Grave" search. It's fun!

This is a very basic list. There are lots of ways to find genealogical information. Talk with you local librarian to find out more. Genealogical research is complex and exciting. You never know what you'll find.