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=  Dan Poffenberger, B.A., AG®  =

Dan Poffenberger, AG® is a Senior British and Irish Research Specialist for FamilySearch at the FamilySearch. He is accredited by the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen) in England research. He has been a professional genealogist for 34 years specializing in England, Ireland and United States research. He received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Brigham Young University in Political Science, with a minor in Family and Community History. He and his wife Keirstin have been married for 35 years and have 5 children. Dan has presented at numerous conferences around the United States and internationally.

Education

 * A.S. :Ricks College, Rexburg, Idaho (1989)
 * B.A.: Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah (1991)

Credentials

 * AG: English Research by the International Commission for the Association of Professional Genealogists, ICAPGen®

Experience

 * Professional genealogical research specializing in England and U.S. Research since May 1989.
 * FamilySearch Library British Research Consultant from May 2003.
 * Recent Lectures:
 * Central Florida Family History Conference – November 2009 • Irish Internet Research • Getting the Most out of the FamilySearch Catalog • Reading Old English Handwriting • ScotlandsPeople.gov.uk
 * South Davis Regional Family History Fair – March 2009 • Finding the Fathers of Illegitimate Children in England • Getting the Most out of the FamilySearch Catalog
 * New Zealand Society of Genealogists, National Library of New Zealand – January 2009 • Getting the Most out of the FamilySearch Catalog • Getting the Most out of Ancestry.co.uk
 * Australasian Congress on Genealogy and Heraldry – January 2009 • Getting the Most out of the FamilySearch Catalog • Finding the Fathers of Illegitimate Children in England • British Origins and the Origins Network • Two evening presentation on Funny Names and Fun and Interesting Finds
 * Central Florida Family History Conference – November 2008 • Finding the Fathers of Illegitimate Children in England • Researching your Irish Ancestors • Getting the Most out of the FamilySearch Catalog • The Biggest Family History Websites
 * Tooele Valley Family History Fair – October 2008 • Basic English Research • Basic Irish Research • Basic Scottish Research
 * BYU Conference on Family History and Genealogy – July/August 2008 • Getting the Most out of the FamilySearch Catalog • Finding the Fathers of Illegitimate Children in England • Lunch Presentation on Funny Names and Fun and Interesting Finds

Associations
ICAPGen®: Officer