Kim Kerrigan’s great uncle, James Schneider, was one of the victims who died as a result of the catastrophic Iroquois Theater fire that occurred on December 30, 1903, in Chicago Illinois and claimed almost 600 lives. When Kim, as a young man, learned the fate of his mother’s uncle, he decided to learn as much as he could about Schneider’s interesting life as well as his untimely death.

In “Expanding Your Family Stories,” Kim will share what he has uncovered about his great uncle’s life and tragic death; he also will help you understand the importance of your family history and the memorable

stories it can spawn. In addition, he will provide you with many tips to research the history of your family and give you the timely answers and riveting facts necessary to make your ancestors come alive. And he will ensure you have the tools at your disposal to be a more dynamic and accurate storyteller.

Kim Kerrigan has conducted numerous presentations and workshops for business professionals, parents, educators, and students throughout the United States and Mexico. Kim’s powerful speaking and innovative training techniques are well-known for creating organized, stimulating, and relevant programs for people from a variety of backgrounds. His remarkable enthusiasm in offering highly interactive presentations through his company, Corporate Classrooms, has been a hallmark for over three decades.

This is the second of three virtual programs focused on an aspect of genealogy, associated with Find Your Voice: Summer Reading for Adults. See our full line-up of summer events!