Watch the replays of our 5th annual 24-hour Genealogy Webinar Marathon here.

Watch the replays of our 5th annual 24-hour Genealogy Webinar Marathon here.

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Shellee Morehead, PhD, CG

BCG Bonus webinars DNA Testing Historical Records Manuscripts Methodology and Skills Board for Certification of Genealogists, Friends, Associates, Neighbors (FANs), Genealogical Proof Standard Organization Places and Ethnicities Italy Writing and Publishing Citations

Shellee Morehead, PhD, CG, has a Ph.D. in evolutionary ecology from the University of Utah and is an associate professor of Biology at the New England Institute of Technology. She was certified by BCG in 2012, and researches, writes and lectures on family history.

Her specialties include Rhode Island, Italian, and French-Canadian research and genetic genealogy. She is an associate of the Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG), a member of the Rhode Island Genealogical Society, American-French Genealogical Society, and a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) New England Chapter.

Shellee's Webinars (10)

1:27:26
BCGMethodology and Skills
My 20 Year Mystery – Finding family origins with Y-DNA
Shellee Morehead, PhD, CG
1.4K views
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My 20 Year Mystery – Finding family origins with Y-DNA
Beginner genealogists often research their surname origins first, and get stuck at a certain point. The skills needed to surmount these early brick walls come in time, with study and practice, and the increasing availability of DNA and online resources. In this webinar, Shellee describes her brick wall ancestor, Samuel...
BCGMethodology and Skills
My 20 Year Mystery – Finding family origins with Y-DNA
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Shellee Morehead, PhD, CG
1.4K views
Beginner genealogists often research their surname origins first, and get stuck at a certain point. The skills needed to surmount these early brick walls come in time, with study and practice, and the increasing availability of DNA and online resources. In this webinar, Shellee describes her brick wall ancestor, Samuel...
Wed, October 20 2021: 0:00 UTC
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1:15:06
DNA Testing
DNA for Dog Lovers
Shellee Morehead, PhD, CG
1.5K views
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DNA for Dog Lovers
Do you love genetic genealogy? Do you love your dog? Are you curious about your pooch’s antecedents for training purposes or for a rescue pup? Get your doggy’s DNA tested and learn about the science behind both human and dog DNA testing, ethnicity and breed estimates, pedigree analysis and health…
DNA Testing
DNA for Dog Lovers
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Shellee Morehead, PhD, CG
1.5K views
Do you love genetic genealogy? Do you love your dog? Are you curious about your pooch’s antecedents for training purposes or for a rescue pup? Get your doggy’s DNA tested and learn about the science behind both human and dog DNA testing, ethnicity and breed estimates, pedigree analysis and health…
Wed, April 7 2021: 18:00 UTC
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48:39
Bonus webinarsPlaces and Ethnicities
Long Distance Italian Genealogy Research
Shellee Morehead, PhD, CG
993 views
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Long Distance Italian Genealogy Research
Learn how to make the most of online Italian records, and learn methods for searching the unindexed, digital images to find your ancestors.
Bonus webinarsPlaces and Ethnicities
Long Distance Italian Genealogy Research
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Shellee Morehead, PhD, CG
993 views
Learn how to make the most of online Italian records, and learn methods for searching the unindexed, digital images to find your ancestors.
Fri, October 18 2019: 0:00 UTC
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1:24:54
Organization
Bullet Journaling for Genealogy
Shellee Morehead, PhD, CG
15.8K views
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Bullet Journaling for Genealogy
There are so many wonderful technological tools for getting more out of your genealogical research time, but how do you choose which ones are going to work best for you? Are you struggling with making time for your research, staying on track for your projects, or just want to unplug…
Organization
Bullet Journaling for Genealogy
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Shellee Morehead, PhD, CG
15.8K views
There are so many wonderful technological tools for getting more out of your genealogical research time, but how do you choose which ones are going to work best for you? Are you struggling with making time for your research, staying on track for your projects, or just want to unplug…
Wed, August 21 2019: 0:00 UTC
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1:10:50
DNA TestingMethodology and Skills
DNA and the GPS solves a mystery: Hamiltons in Colonial New England
Shellee Morehead, PhD, CG
2.3K views
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DNA and the GPS solves a mystery: Hamiltons in Colonial New England
Who was Capt Thomas Hamilton? Y-DNA solves a 300 year old mystery of his origins. Using the Genealogical Proof Standard as well as DNA evidence, Shellee describes solving a 300 year old mystery: Who was Captain Thomas Hamilton? This talk briefly describes the genealogical proof standard, the question relating to…
DNA TestingMethodology and Skills
DNA and the GPS solves a mystery: Hamiltons in Colonial New England
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Shellee Morehead, PhD, CG
2.3K views
Who was Capt Thomas Hamilton? Y-DNA solves a 300 year old mystery of his origins. Using the Genealogical Proof Standard as well as DNA evidence, Shellee describes solving a 300 year old mystery: Who was Captain Thomas Hamilton? This talk briefly describes the genealogical proof standard, the question relating to…
Wed, February 6 2019: 0:00 UTC
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1:27:34
Writing and Publishing
Citation for Beginners
Shellee Morehead, PhD, CG
6.9K views
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Citation for Beginners
Learning to write genealogical citations is part art, part science and potentially terrifying. Learn what important components to note while researching, and how to put them together while writing to subdue the panic, and produce quality work.
Writing and Publishing
Citation for Beginners
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Shellee Morehead, PhD, CG
6.9K views
Learning to write genealogical citations is part art, part science and potentially terrifying. Learn what important components to note while researching, and how to put them together while writing to subdue the panic, and produce quality work.
Fri, December 14 2018: 0:00 UTC
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57:42
Bonus webinarsMethodology and Skills
Logic and deduction: Part of the Genealogical Proof Standard
Shellee Morehead, PhD, CG
2.9K views
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Logic and deduction: Part of the Genealogical Proof Standard
Correlation of facts, along with explaining conflicting evidence is part of the genealogical proof standard. Learn tools and see examples of how to do it. Correlation and analysis, as well as explaining inconsistencies in our research, are critical in the application of the Genealogical Proof Standard.
Bonus webinarsMethodology and Skills
Logic and deduction: Part of the Genealogical Proof Standard
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Shellee Morehead, PhD, CG
2.9K views
Correlation of facts, along with explaining conflicting evidence is part of the genealogical proof standard. Learn tools and see examples of how to do it. Correlation and analysis, as well as explaining inconsistencies in our research, are critical in the application of the Genealogical Proof Standard.
Fri, August 10 2018: 0:00 UTC
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45:33
Bonus webinarsMethodology and Skills
Clusters and Chains for Genealogical Success
Shellee Morehead, PhD, CG
2.4K views
Clusters and Chains for Genealogical Success
Track neighbors and associates to find European hometowns. This lecture describes cluster genealogy and chain migration and demonstrates proven methods to find your ancestors’ origins.
Bonus webinarsMethodology and Skills
Clusters and Chains for Genealogical Success
Shellee Morehead, PhD, CG
2.4K views
Track neighbors and associates to find European hometowns. This lecture describes cluster genealogy and chain migration and demonstrates proven methods to find your ancestors’ origins.
Fri, December 1 2017: 0:00 UTC
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Advanced
1:30:51
BCGMethodology and Skills
Another Kind of Navigation: GPS for Genealogy
Shellee Morehead, PhD, CG
2.9K views
Another Kind of Navigation: GPS for Genealogy
This lecture describes the 5 steps of the Genealogical Proof Standard to establish proof of identities and relationships. Shellee will present examples at each step, along with a case study of a complex problem that was solved with research, creativity, attention to detail and a defined process. See how reasonably…
BCGMethodology and Skills
Another Kind of Navigation: GPS for Genealogy
Shellee Morehead, PhD, CG
2.9K views
This lecture describes the 5 steps of the Genealogical Proof Standard to establish proof of identities and relationships. Shellee will present examples at each step, along with a case study of a complex problem that was solved with research, creativity, attention to detail and a defined process. See how reasonably…
Tue, August 16 2016: 0:00 UTC
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1:05:50
BCGMethodology and SkillsBonus webinarsHistorical Records
Diamonds in the Rough: Finding and Using Manuscript Collections
Shellee Morehead, PhD, CG
720 views
Diamonds in the Rough: Finding and Using Manuscript Collections
Unique, unpublished materials can be valuable resources for solving those pesky genealogical problems and adding insight and flavor to our family histories. Research is not complete without looking through unusual and one-of-a-kind materials that may be available for the time and place our ancestors lived. Diaries, letters, journals, scrapbooks, and…
BCGMethodology and SkillsBonus webinarsHistorical Records
Diamonds in the Rough: Finding and Using Manuscript Collections
Shellee Morehead, PhD, CG
720 views
Unique, unpublished materials can be valuable resources for solving those pesky genealogical problems and adding insight and flavor to our family histories. Research is not complete without looking through unusual and one-of-a-kind materials that may be available for the time and place our ancestors lived. Diaries, letters, journals, scrapbooks, and…
Tue, July 21 2015: 0:00 UTC
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