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French Colonization (1839-1960)

In 1839, Gabon became a French Protectorate. France continued to occupy the country throughout the 1800s, but did not administrate Gabon until 1903. Gabon achieved independence in 1960.

Record collection	Years covered	Record type	Language	Who is in the records
French Overseas Civil Registration, 1845-1915, index and images.	1845-1915	Civil Registration	French	Those who lived in Gabon during the French colonial period.
Registres de l'état civil, 1845-1855, microfilm.	1845-1855	Civil Registration (births and deaths)	French	Those who lived in Gabon during the French colonial period.