PAUL CROOKS GENEALOGY THOUGHT LEADER
Through his talks and publications, Paul is changing the Black ancestry and Black history narrative.
Paul Crooks MSc
Paul Crooks pioneered research into African Caribbean genealogy during the 1990s. He traced his family history from London, back 6 generations, to ancestors captured of the West African coast and enslaved on a sugar plantation in Jamaica.
Paul gained national recognition for his work when his acclaimed historical novel Ancestors (based on the true story of the author's African ancestors) was published in 2002. He appeared on Who Do You Think You Are? (Moira Stuart) as the expert in African Caribbean genealogy. His second book A Tree Without Roots is the seminal guide to tracing African, British and Asian Caribbean ancestry.
Paul is credited with inspiring an upsurge in interest in Black and British ancestry. He is also recognised for having spawned an industry in African Caribbean genealogy.
Paul Crooks MSc
Paul Crooks pioneered research into African Caribbean genealogy during the 1990s. He traced his family history from London, back 6 generations, to ancestors captured of the West African coast and enslaved on a sugar plantation in Jamaica.
Paul gained national recognition for his work when his acclaimed historical novel Ancestors (based on the true story of the author's African ancestors) was published in 2002. He appeared on Who Do You Think You Are? (Moira Stuart) as the expert in African Caribbean genealogy. His second book A Tree Without Roots is the seminal guide to tracing African, British and Asian Caribbean ancestry.
Paul is credited with inspiring an upsurge in interest in Black and British ancestry. He is also recognised for having spawned an industry in African Caribbean genealogy.
What folks are saying about Ancestry Talks with Paul Crooks
What folks are saying about Ancestry Talks With Paul Crooks
Changing the African Caribbean genealogy landscape forever | The Paul Crooks Story
Changing the African Caribbean genealogy landscape forever | The Paul Crooks Story
Ancestry Talks Events
Our listing of unique Black & British ancestry, history talks is offered at main libraries and community venues. Come and meet new friends.
For personalised advice tracing your roots
Paul's family tree surgeries are for you if you are a beginner or you have started on your journey to find your roots.
The festive season is here! Gift the perfect gift.
Interested in tracing your roots? Browse Paul's publications for books to help you and your family find your ancestors.
Ancestry Talks Events
Our listing of unique Black & British ancestry, history talks is offered at main libraries and community venues. Come and meet new friends.
For personalised advice tracing your roots
Paul's family tree surgeries are for you if you are a beginner or you have started on your journey to find your roots.
The festive season is here! Gift the perfect gift.
Interested in tracing your roots? Browse Paul's publications for books to help you and your family find your ancestors.