The Poffs

 A few years ago Dan Poffenberger represented Familysearch at our Australian Congress in Adelaide where he gave a couple of impressive talks. I have caught up with Dan several times when I have visited Salt Lake City. I even got to chat with him in the Rootstech video studio in 2013.



Last night I got an email from Dan asking if we could catch up in The Family History Library. Dan's news was that he is now the Supervisor on the British Floor of the Library where we Commonwealth folk hang out.

I just spent a half hour chatting with Dan (thanks Roger Moffat for snapping the moment). It was interesting to hear news of Dan's research, he has more information on the Poff(enberger) family that he told us about in Adelaide. We chatted about work on the British Floor, the resources of the Library and the online free education opportunities offered by the British Floor store staff.

Meeting with Dan

Dan, a committed family historian, is such a beaut ambassador Familysearch.

Remember Dan

Dan Poffenberger

Those who attended the Australian Genealogy Congress in Adelaide last March will remember Daniel Poffenberger from his presentations at the Conference.

While I was working in the library just now I saw this tall guy with a broad smile. When he came near I said "Are you Dan?" (his name badge was twisted around and I couldn't see the name on it).  Dan sat down and we had a great chat. Partway through a lightbulb went on in my head.

You see I had one video interview slot at Rootstech left to fill. I asked Dan if he would consent to an interview and he agreed. YAY! So after I interview him tomorrow you will be able to hear all about Dan's work as a genealogist in The Family History Library. I'll upload the video to YouTube and post a link here on the Geniaus blog.