Tracing Black Ancestry | Online Consultations

One-to-One zoom appointments with Paul Crooks

Weekly appointments are available from March to September 2024

Fridays from 7pm GMT 

Appointments booked via eventbrite

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Summary | What to Expect from Your Session

Beginner's Guide: Start exploring your African family history with tips on the best resources and methods to use.
Expert Help: As an experienced family history expert, I offer specialized help to tackle the challenges of online exploration, focusing on African ancestry.
Examining Documents: Gain insights from a family history expert on how to read and use important documents to trace your African roots.
Tailored Plans: Receive personalized advice to navigate the unique challenges of finding African ancestors from the 1800s.

Session Duration & Price

30-minute Session (£50): Ideal for complex or multiple basic inquiries in African ancestry.
60-minute Session (£100): Comprehensive for multiple intricate issues, perfect for in-depth discussions and breaking genealogical barriers.

Why Choose a Tailored Approach?

In my practice, I've discovered that each journey to uncover family history is unique, particularly when it involves African Caribbean ancestry. That's why I've designed my services like specialized consultations. I focus on giving you personalized advice and methods, instead of the usual family history search services.

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Often, traditional family history services need a lot of money upfront without any promise of results. This can be frustrating and disheartening for those eager to connect with their roots. My approach is different. I aim to empower you with the tools, knowledge, and guidance you need to explore your heritage on your own, which helps avoid unnecessary costs.

Personalized Advice: I work like a dedicated consultant in any field, offering expert advice tailored to your unique ancestry journey. This includes understanding your goals, the history you’re investigating, and any challenges you might face.

Guided Plan: I create a clear plan to help you navigate the complex world of family history, which is particularly helpful for tracing African Caribbean lineages. This can be tough due to the way historical records were kept.

Finding the Right Resources: It's vital to know where to look when researching family history. I'll direct you to the best databases, archives, and other resources that are specific to African Caribbean ancestry.

Building Skills: I assist you in acquiring key research skills, from interpreting historical documents to using online family history platforms effectively.

Avoiding Mistakes: Many start their family history research with great enthusiasm but quickly run into common mistakes. My guidance helps you steer clear of these, saving you time and frustration.

Examining Documents: If you’ve already collected some documents, I can analyze them to help you pull out important information and understand how they fit into your family history.

Breaking Through Barriers: Everyone hits 'brick walls' in their family history research at some point. I offer effective methods to break through these barriers, especially those common in African Caribbean ancestry research.

Book An Online Session With Me

Whether you're just starting to explore your African Caribbean ancestry or need more detailed help, my sessions offer valuable, tailored support.

Sign up for a session today to begin an enlightening journey into your past, gain a deeper understanding of your roots, and keep your distinct heritage alive for future generations.

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Tracing Black Ancestry | 1-2-1 Online Advice

One-to-One Zoom sessions with Paul Crooks
Weekly appointments are available from March to September 2024
Fridays from 7pm GMT
Sessions booked via eventbrite

Summary | What to Expect in Your Session

Beginner's Guide: Start exploring your African family history with tips on the best resources and methods to use.
Expert Help: As an experienced family history expert, I offer specialized help to tackle the challenges of online exploration, focusing on African ancestry.
Examining Documents: Gain insights from a family history expert on how to read and use important documents to trace your African roots.
Tailored Plans: Receive personalized advice to navigate the unique challenges of finding African ancestors from the 1800s.

African history historian pointing to historical document

Session Duration & Price

30-minute Session (£50): Ideal for complex or multiple basic inquiries in African ancestry.
60-minute Session (£100): Comprehensive for multiple intricate issues, perfect for in-depth discussions and breaking genealogical barriers.

Why Choose a Tailored Approach?

In my practice, I've discovered that each journey to uncover family history is unique, particularly when it involves African Caribbean ancestry. That's why I've designed my services like specialized consultations. I focus on giving you personalized advice and methods, instead of the usual family history search services.

Often, traditional family history services need a lot of money upfront without any promise of results. This can be frustrating and disheartening for those eager to connect with their roots. My approach is different. I aim to empower you with the tools, knowledge, and guidance you need to explore your heritage on your own, which helps avoid unnecessary costs.

What You Get from My Help

Personalized Advice: I work like a dedicated consultant in any field, offering expert advice tailored to your unique ancestry journey. This includes understanding your goals, the history you’re investigating, and any challenges you might face.

Guided Plan: I create a clear plan to help you navigate the complex world of family history, which is particularly helpful for tracing African Caribbean lineages. This can be tough due to the way historical records were kept.

Finding the Right Resources: It's vital to know where to look when researching family history. I'll direct you to the best databases, archives, and other resources that are specific to African Caribbean ancestry.

Building Skills: I assist you in acquiring key research skills, from interpreting historical documents to using online family history platforms effectively.

Avoiding Mistakes: Many start their family history research with great enthusiasm but quickly run into common mistakes. My guidance helps you steer clear of these, saving you time and frustration.

Examining Documents: If you’ve already collected some documents, I can analyze them to help you pull out important information and understand how they fit into your family history.

Breaking Through Barriers: Everyone hits 'brick walls' in their family history research at some point. I offer effective methods to break through these barriers, especially those common in African Caribbean ancestry research.

Book An Online Session With Me

Whether you're just starting to explore your African Caribbean ancestry or need more detailed help, my sessions offer valuable, tailored support.

Sign up for a session today to begin an enlightening journey into your past, gain a deeper understanding of your roots, and keep your distinct heritage alive for future generations.