Attendees will learn about the Great Chicago Fire. We will talk about how, where, why, the aftermath, and what the Citizens of Chicago learned. You will also learn how to find genealogy records pre-Chicago Fire and the years to follow. We will discuss the absence of vital or other records and options that may be available to you.

Jenny Warner has been doing genealogy for 43 years. Her mother started teaching Jennifer and her sister early on about where their family came from and how to research their family history. Jennifer is a member of 13 lineage societies and counting. She holds offices in many lineage groups and genealogical societies. She is currently President of DuPage County Genealogical Society. She loves sharing her knowledge of family history and likes helping people learn about their heritage.

Jenny will present via Zoom. You may attend in person to watch the presentation on a large screen in the Senior Auditorium, or you may watch it on Zoom from the comfort of your home. In-person attendees must follow the Cook County mask mandate. Enter through the far west doors near the SSGHS Library.