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German Kamerun (1884-1916)

The Germans established a trading post along the Kamerun River in 1868. In 1884, West African shipping companies petitioned the German Empire for protection and the protectorate of Kamerun was established. During World War I, British, French, and Belgian troops invaded the protectorate and in 1916 the last German fort surrendered. Through the Treaty of Versailles, it was divided between the British and French.

Record collection	Years covered	Record type	Language	Who is in the records
Die deutschen Kolonien für die Schule dargestellt		Colony records	German

British Northern and Southern Cameroons (1919-1961)

During World War I, British, French, and Belgian troops invaded the German colony of Kamerun. In 1916, the last German fort surrendered. Through the Treaty of Versailles, it was divided between the British and French. The British Cameroons remained a colony until the formation of the Republic of Cameroon. In 1961, Northern Cameroons, which was predominantly Muslim, united with Nigeria, and Southern Cameroons joined the Federal Republic of Cameroun.

Record collection	Years covered	Record type	Language	Who is in the records
British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, Cameroon at Findmypast - index & images ($)	1821-2005	Births and baptisms	English	Children born to those working within the armed forces, merchant navy, and consular forces, as well as, civilian ship passengers.
British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages, Cameroon at Findmypast - index & images ($)	1849-1986	Banns and marriages	English	British armed forces members and civilians who were married abroad and at sea
British Armed Forces and Overseas Deaths and Burials, Cameroon at Findmypast - index & images ($)	1849-2003	Deaths and burials	English	Members of the British armed forces who died while serving their country overseas, British civilians who died while traveling or working overseas, and individuals (including seaman) who died at sea.
British Civil Service Evidence Of Age at Findmypast - index ($)	1752-1951	Civil Service applications and paperwork	English	Individuals who worked for, or applied to join, the British Civil Service.

French Cameroun (1919-1961)

During World War I, British, French, and Belgian troops invaded the German colony of Kamerun. In 1916, the last German fort surrendered. Through the Treaty of Versailles, it was divided between the British and French. French Cameroons remained a colony until it became independent in 1960.

Record collection	Years covered	Record type	Language	Who is in the records
Abonnés au reseau Douala-Bonaberi-Deido		Telephone directory	French
Liste des abonnés au téléphone : Douala, Bonaberim Deido, New-Bell		Telephone directory	French

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