David Widerberg Howden

David Widerberg Howden is a Norwegian genealogist, lecturer, and web editor for the Norwegian Genealogical Society. With more than 30 years of experience researching family history, he has developed particular expertise in genetic genealogy, Y-DNA research, Norwegian paternal lines, medieval genealogy, heraldry, and source criticism.

Throughout his career, David has contributed to a number of genetic genealogy projects, including work related to two high-profile Norwegian cold cases: the Birgitte Tengs investigation in collaboration with the National Criminal Investigation Service (Kripos), and the Baby in the Container case with Crimescene Norway (TV2). He is currently pursuing an MSc in Genealogical, Palaeographic and Heraldic Studies. His research focuses on combining DNA evidence, traditional genealogical records, and historical context to explore family history in a responsible, evidence-based, and source-critical manner.