Paul Crooks

Genealogy Specialist in African Ancestry

Paul Crooks is a pioneer in African Caribbean genealogy research, having traced his family history from London to ancestors captured on the West African coast and enslaved on a Jamaican sugar plantation six generations ago.

His work has gained national recognition, particularly through his acclaimed historical novel Ancestors based on the true story of his African ancestors, and his appearance as an expert in African Caribbean genealogy on Who Do You Think You Are? (Moira Stuart) as the expert in African Caribbean genealogy.

Paul's second book, A Tree Without Roots a seminal guide to tracing African, British, and Asian Caribbean ancestry, and he is widely credited with inspiring an upsurge in interest in Black and British ancestry.

In addition to his genealogical endeavors, Paul has authored the eBook DNA Testing Demystified. This groundbreaking work addresses questions that many people have about DNA testing in genealogy but often don't know where to seek answers. DNA Testing Demystified offers valuable insights into the rapidly evolving field of genetic genealogy, providing readers with a clear understanding of the pros and cons of DNA testing

As a result, he has spawned an industry in African Caribbean genealogy, making him an important Black history speaker.

Paul's latest work Descendants is the long awaited follow up to Ancestors. It is a biographical novel about George Crooks, a spirited underdog on a coming-of-age journey. The story includes colorful characters and humor while addressing complex Caribbean political issues with a light touch. It's a remarkable tale of personal growth and societal insights.

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DESCENDANTS

A Memoir of a Windrush Adventurer's Coming of Age
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DNA TESTING DEMYSTIFIED

Separating Fact from Fiction in Genealogy
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Fables of Aesop

The Ethiop
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Where does your family names come from?

Paul helps people uncover the origins of their Caribbean family names.

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Live and Zoom events inspire and empower family storytellers to build their narratives.

Tracing Black Ancestry | Online Consultations

One-to-One zoom appointments with Paul Crooks

Weekly appointments are available from March to September 2024

Wednesdays from 7pm GMT 

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Africa Caribbean traced his family history back 200 years | BBC News

Paul Crooks discusses tracing African Caribbean roots and unlocking potential sources in a BBC News feature.

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Who Do You Think You are? with Adrian Chiles and Paul Crooks

Paul Crooks featured in a 2004 BBC genealogy documentary series, helping Moira Stuart trace her family tree.

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What Folks are saying about Ancestry Talks

Paul Crooks' ancestry talks satisfy people's need to understand their place in the world.

 

 

 

"A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots"

 

Ready to find your roots

There' a comprehensive guide to tracing African, British & Asian Caribbean roots waiting for you ...

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Paul Crooks

Genealogy Specialist in African Ancestry

Paul Crooks is a pioneer in African Caribbean genealogy research, having traced his family history from London to ancestors captured on the West African coast and enslaved on a Jamaican sugar plantation six generations ago.

His work has gained national recognition, particularly through his acclaimed historical novel Ancestors based on the true story of his African ancestors, and his appearance as an expert in African Caribbean genealogy on Who Do You Think You Are? (Moira Stuart) as the expert in African Caribbean genealogy.

Paul's second book, A Tree Without Roots a seminal guide to tracing African, British, and Asian Caribbean ancestry, and he is widely credited with inspiring an upsurge in interest in Black and British ancestry.

In addition to his genealogical endeavors, Paul has authored the eBook DNA Testing Demystified. This groundbreaking work addresses questions that many people have about DNA testing in genealogy but often don't know where to seek answers. DNA Testing Demystified offers valuable insights into the rapidly evolving field of genetic genealogy, providing readers with a clear understanding of the pros and cons of DNA testing

As a result, he has spawned an industry in African Caribbean genealogy, making him an important Black history speaker.

Paul's latest work Descendants is the long awaited follow up to Ancestors. It is a biographical novel about George Crooks, a spirited underdog on a coming-of-age journey. The story includes colorful characters and humor while addressing complex Caribbean political issues with a light touch. It's a remarkable tale of personal growth and societal insights.

Notify me of upcoming Ancestry Talks with Paul Crooks!

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Where did Your family surname come from?

Paul helps people uncover the origins of their Caribbean family names.

Register for an Ancestry Talk Event

Live and Zoom events inspire and empower family storytellers to build their narratives.

Tracing Black Ancestry | Online Consultations

One-to-One Zoom appointments with Paul Crooks

Weekly appointments are available from March to September 2024

Wednesdays from 7pm GMT

Africa Caribbean traced his family history back 200 years | BBC News

Paul Crooks discusses tracing African Caribbean roots and unlocking potential sources in a BBC News feature.

Who Do You Think You are? with Adrian Chiles and Paul Crooks

Paul Crooks featured in a 2004 BBC genealogy documentary series, helping Moira Stuart trace her family tree.

What Folks are saying about Ancestry Talks

Paul Crooks' ancestry talks satisfy people's need to understand their place in the world.

"A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots"

Ready to find your roots

There' a comprehensive guide to tracing African, British & Asian Caribbean roots waiting for you ...