Black History Speaker & Black Genealogy Specialist
Paul Crooks Msc
Inspiring a love of learning
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.
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.

DESCENDANTS
A Memoir of a Windrush Adventurer's Coming of Age
Format: Ebook (EPUB) | Kindle
Download from Amazon and www.paulcrooks.info
Where does your family names come from?
Embark on your ancestral journey.
Paul helps people uncover the origins of their Caribbean family names.
Live and online events inspire and empower family storytellers to build their narratives.
Notify me of upcoming Ancestry Talks with Paul Crooks!
Explore Your Ancestry and Heritage
Discover the secrets hidden in your family's history with one-on-one sessions led by renowned genealogist and historian, Paul Crooks of Ancestry Talks.
What to Expect:
- Personalized Genealogy Guidance: Get expert advice tailored to your unique family history quest.
- Research Tips & Tricks: Learn the best techniques to uncover your ancestors' stories.
- Overcome Roadblocks: Break through genealogical brick walls with Paul's expert insights.
- Document Analysis: Gain insights into deciphering old records, photos, and documents.
- Inspirational Stories: Hear captivating tales from Paul's own journey of discovery.
Don't miss this chance to embark on a remarkable journey into your family's past. Reserve your spot today, and let Paul Crooks help you unlock the treasures of your ancestry! nbsp;

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 ...

Paul Crooks
Specialist in African Caribbean Genealogy
Inspiring a love of empowering Black History
Paul Crooks Msc
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.
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.

DESCENDANTS By Paul Crooks
A Memoir of a Windrush Adventurer's Coming of Age
Format: Ebook (EPUB) | Kindle
Download from Amazon and www.paulcrooks.info
Notify me of upcoming Ancestry Talks with Paul Crooks!
Where did Your family surname come from?
Paul helps people uncover the origins of their Caribbean family names.
Embark on your ancestral journey.
Live and online events inspire and empower family storytellers to build their narratives.
Black History Month 2023 - Live London
Explore Your Ancestry and Heritage

Discover the secrets hidden in your family's history with one-on-one sessions led by renowned genealogist and historian, Paul Crooks of Ancestry Talks.
What to Expect:
- Personalized Genealogy Guidance: Get expert advice tailored to your unique family history quest.
- Research Tips & Tricks: Learn the best techniques to uncover your ancestors' stories.
- Overcome Roadblocks: Break through genealogical brick walls with Paul's expert insights.
- Document Analysis: Gain insights into deciphering old records, photos, and documents.
- Inspirational Stories: Hear captivating tales from Paul's own journey of discovery.
Don't miss this chance to embark on a remarkable journey into your family's past. Reserve your spot today, and let Paul Crooks help you unlock the treasures of your ancestry! nbsp;
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 ...