Black Ancestry: Finding Your African Caribbean Roots
A clear, empowering guide to tracing your roots.
In this companion to his popular genealogy talks, Paul Crooks guides you through the practical steps of researching African Caribbean ancestry—using British records, oral histories, and personal memory as tools of discovery and healing.
This eBook is more than a how-to. It’s a call to reconnect with the past in order to understand who we are today. Whether you're just starting out or refining your research, you'll find helpful insights, real-life examples, and encouragement to keep going.
What you’ll learn
- How to begin your family history journey with confidence
- Where to find key records in Britain linked to Caribbean ancestors
- How to work with limited information or missing documents
- Strategies for identifying enslaved ancestors in British colonial records
- How to interpret oral histories and DNA results with clarity
Who this book is for
This book is for anyone of African Caribbean descent seeking a greater understanding of their lineage—and for those supporting others on that journey. Whether you're tracing Jamaican, Trinidadian, Barbadian, or other Caribbean roots, this guide offers grounded, respectful advice to support your search.
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