Jamaican Genealogy | Secrets of Slave Compensation Records

Join this Black history masterclass with Genealogist and Black History Speaker, Paul Crooks, as he delves into his ancestral research regarding the British government’s 1833 legislation to end its system of enslavement.

This event sheds light on the largest state-sponsored payout in British history before 2008, where Britain raised the equivalent of £20 billion to compensate slave owners for the 'loss of human property.' Discover how taxpayer money enriched those who had already profited from slavery, and explore the concept of reparations in this historical context.

Paul Crooks will discuss his journey tracing uncompensated ancestors enslaved in Jamaica. He will reveal documentary evidence of compensation linked to the enslavement of his ancestors.

This talk offers valuable insights on how historical records can illuminate the stories of your ancestors, deepen your understanding of Black history, and explore the broader discussion on reparations for historical injustices.

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.

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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.

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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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About the speaker

Trailblazing family historian Paul Crooks pioneered research into Black genealogy during the 1990s. He traced his family history from London, back 6 generations, to ancestors enslaved on a sugar plantation in North America.

Paul was told that it would be impossible to trace records of slave-ownership let alone his Ancestors enslaved on plantations in North America. “No one had tried because such records did not exist.” Undeterred, he embarked on a journey of discovery that led from suburban North London to North America and ultimately back to the Gold Coast.

His books, Ancestors and A Tree Without Roots - The Guide To Tracing British, African and Asian Caribbean Ancestry brought him international recognition for his breakthrough research into Black genealogy.

Paul is credited with inspiring an upsurge in interest in Black and British ancestry. He is also recognised for having spawned an industry in African Caribbean genealogy.

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