Join Paul Crooks for a captivating account of how he traced his ancestors through public records, uncovering the names of two forebears who were captured off the West Coast of Africa and enslaved on a sugar plantation in the then British colony of Jamaica
Paul’s family tree spans back six generations, a journey that took him 200 years from London to the Gold Coast, via Jamaica.
In this masterclass, Paul will share insights from his journey of tracing his roots. He will discuss how he researched documents found in libraries, archives, and repositories to reconstruct the historical narrative of his ancestors who were enslaved in former British colonies in the Caribbean and North America.
You’ll gain insights into:
- How to discover who you are and where you’re from.
- How ancestors, enslaved in Jamaica in the run up to abolition, were part of a collective, unstoppable force for change on a grand scale.
Who Is This Talk For?
This talk is suitable for:
- Those new to exploring family history.
- Those with some experience in searching for their ancestors who want to learn about additional resources.
- Anyone who has started their genealogical search but is encountering obstacles.
- Anyone looking to deepen their knowledge and understanding of Black History.
Receive discounted access to one-on-one advice on tracing your African ancestry with Paul Crooks – Genealogy Specialist. More details will be available upon completing your registration for this event. Trailer video: https://youtu.be/tz-KU_v2tLY
How to gain access to this event
This talk will be held over Zoom. Details of how to join the session will be in your registration confirmation email.
Plus Ticket: Along with event access, Plus Ticket holders will receive a digital copy of the ‘Black History of Resistance and Abolition Timeline’ interactive PowerPoint, which will be sent via email after the event.
Premium Ticket: Premium access includes all Plus offerings, plus a digital copy of Paul Crooks’ latest novel ‘Descendants,’ sent to you electronically after the event.
Deluxe Ticket: Deluxe attendees enjoy all Premium benefits, with the added bonus of the ‘DNA Testing Demystified: Separating Fact from Fiction in Genealogy’ eBook to deepen your understanding of genealogy which will be sent via email after the event.
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