Paul Crooks | Genealogist & Historian

Paul Crooks is a genealogist, author, and historian specialising in Black genealogy and African-Caribbean history. He is the only documented individual to have traced African ancestry from Britain back to Africa, with the evidence recorded in his published works.

This research journey is documented in A Tree Without Roots and Ancestors, which together record the outcome of more than two decades of original archival research. These publications present the documented results of that work, rather than a generalised research method.

His work focuses on reconstructing family histories that were obscured, misrecorded, or deliberately erased, using evidence-led research across British, Caribbean, and transatlantic archives. Through talks, publications, and public education, he supports individuals and institutions seeking accurate, responsible, and contextualised understandings of Black family history and ancestry.