Currently accepting clients for...

• DNA
• Family History Research

Shannon Musfelt, founder of Benchmark Genealogy, has over fifteen years of genealogical research experience using both traditional and genetic genealogy. She has completed courses with the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG), the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR), the Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP), the Genealogical Institute on Federal Records (Gen-Fed), the Applied Genealogy Institute (AppGen), and Excelsior College. She has also completed the Boston University Certificate in Genealogical Research program, and the GenProof and ProGen Study Groups. Shannon can help solve any manner of family history mysteries.

Shannon is a member of the National Genealogical Society (NGS) as well as several local and regional societies and organizations. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) and the Pinellas Genealogy Society (PGS). Shannon has held positions on the APG Nominating Committee, the APG Writer's Special Interest Group (SIG) Programs Committee, and is currently serving on the On-Ramp, Publications Advisory, and Awards Committees for APG. Shannon also serves as Assistant Communications Manager for SLIG and was coordinator for ProGen 66.

Geographic Specialities
Northeast United States
Midwest United States
Southern United States

Research Time Periods

• 21st Century
• 20th Century
• 19th Century
• 18th Century

Languages
English

Certificates
Certificate in Genealogical Research - Boston University

Affiliations
Association of Professional Genealogists
National Genealogical Society
Pinellas Genealogy Society
New York Genealogical and Biographical Society
Utah Genealogical Association
New England Historic Genealogical Society
Champaign County Genealogical Society
Cold Case Coalition
3C Society

Degrees
B.S. Computer Science