Paul Crooks Msc
Specialist in African Caribbean Genealogy
Paul's Ancestry talks and publications are changing the discourse on Black ancestry and history.
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.
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Who Do You Think You are? with Adrian Chiles and Paul Crooks
Adrian Chiles featuring Paul Crooks in this British genealogy documentary series that was aired on the BBC in 2004. In this episode, the celebrity Moira Stuart traces her family tree.
Paul Crooks MSc
Specialist in African Caribbean Genealogy
Paul's Ancestry talks and publications are changing the discourse on Black ancestry and history.
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.
Who Do You Think You are? with Adrian Chiles and Paul Crooks
Adrian Chiles featuring Paul Crooks in this British genealogy documentary series that was aired on the BBC in 2004. In this episode, the celebrity Moira Stuart traces her family tree.
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Video Tutorials: How to trace back to early 1800s online
Essential video tutorials on the human side of exploring ancestry. Uplifting and practical, these talks describe ancestry skills that are critical to get to grips with.
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Master your pressing ancestry challenges with guidance on best practices and how-to essentials from the genealogy expert you can trust.
Tracing Ancestry Essential Reading
Paul's books are essential reading if you are new to tracing your ancestry, or have already started but you've hit a brick wall and don't know where to look next.
Let Me Show You Step By Step How To Trace Your Ancestry
Video Tutorials: How to trace back to early 1800s online
Smart. essential video tutorials on the human side of exploring ancestry. Uplifting and practical, these talks describe ancestry skills that are critical to get to grips with.
Book your video call consultation with Paul Crooks
Master you pressing ancestry challenges with guidance from Paul Crooks on best practices and how-to essentials from the genealogy expert you can trust.
Tracing Ancestry Essential Reading
Paul's books are essential reading if you are new to tracing your ancestry, or have already started but you've hit a brick wall and don't know where to look next.
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"A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots"
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There' a comprehensive guide to tracing African, British & Asian Caribbean roots waiting for you ...
"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 ...