Tracing Jamaican Ancestry Back to the 1860s | US (Eastern Time)

Join genealogist and Black History speaker Paul Crooks, a pioneer in African Caribbean genealogy, as he delves into the rich tapestry of Black ancestry. Paul’s groundbreaking work has been instrumental in the field, making him a leading authority on tracing African ancestry. This event will provide invaluable insights into tracing lineage back to the early 19th century, focusing on the lives of ancestors from that era.

Paul will:

Offer expert advice on tracing lineage back to the early 19th century.

Share personal experiences and strategies from researching his great-grandfather.

Discuss specific records and resources essential for uncovering Black ancestry.

Relevance to Caribbean and African American people:

Who is this talk for?

This talk is designed to inspire and inform those interested in exploring their African and Caribbean roots. By understanding the stories of ancestors who resisted racial injustice, attendees can find motivation to achieve greater heights in their personal and professional lives.

This event is suitable for those new to genealogy, those with some experience seeking additional resources, and those encountering obstacles in their research journey.

This event is not to be missed by anyone eager to trace African ancestry and connect with their rich heritage.

Join us for an event that promises both practical guidance and historical inspiration.

🎟️ Plus Ticket

1. Full access to the event
2. African, Irish and Creole Culture of the Caribbean — ePublication (digital copy delivered via email after the event)

🎬 Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/T-K6Yp-UW8s

🌟 Premium Ticket

1. Full access to the event
2. African, Irish and Creole Culture of the Caribbean — ePublication (digital copy delivered via email after the event)
3. Descendants — digital copy of Paul Crooks’ latest novel (sent electronically after the event)

🎬 Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/BmI8rTjUEmE

💎 Deluxe Ticket

1. Full access to the event
2. African, Irish and Creole Culture of the Caribbean — ePublication (digital copy delivered via email after the event)
3. Descendants — digital copy of Paul Crooks’ latest novel (sent electronically after the event)
4. DNA Testing Demystified: Separating Fact from Fiction in Genealogy — eBook to deepen your understanding of genealogy (sent electronically after the event)

🎬 Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/mQanCy3o1XM

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About The Speaker

Paul Crooks is a trailblazing genealogist and published author with a specialist interest in Black ancestry. He pioneered Black genealogy research in the 1990s, tracing his African Caribbean family history from London back six generations — to ancestors enslaved on a sugar plantation in North America 200 years ago, and further still to forebears on the Gold Coast of West Africa.

Paul gained national recognition with his acclaimed historical novel Ancestors, based on his family’s story, and he appeared as an expert on Black British genealogy on Who Do You Think You Are? with Moira Stuart. His second book, A Tree Without Roots, is regarded as a seminal guide to tracing Black British ancestry.

Paul is credited with inspiring an upsurge of interest in Black and British genealogy and is recognised as having sparked a movement in African Caribbean family history research, linking generations separated by slavery and reconnecting people of African descent with their ancestral heritage.