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Dutch Colonization (1627-1677)

In 1627 the Dutch West Indies Company settled the island of Gorée, building several forts and warehouses. The Dutch settlers occupied the island for nearly half a century, but were dislodged several times: in 1629 by the Portuguese, in 1645 and 1659 by the French and in 1663 by British troops.

Record collection	Years covered	Record type	Language	Who is in the records

French Colonization (1677-1960)

The French gained control of Senegal in 1677. During the 7 Years War (1756-1763) Britain took over the French posts in Senegal and formed a colony. However, in 1783 the Treaty of Versailles returned Senegal to France. Senegal became an independent country in 1960.

Record collection	Years covered	Record type	Language	Who is in the records
Senegal Civil Registration and Parish Registers, 1724-1914 - index and images	1724-1914	Births, marriages, and deaths	French	Residents of Senegal
Registres de l'état civil, 1826-1878 at FamilySearch - microfilm	1826-1878	Births, marriages, and deaths	French	Residents of Senegal
Tables décennales, 1850-1869 at FamilySearch - microfilm	1850-1869	Deaths	French	Residents of Carabane, Senegal
Registres paroissiaux, 1774-1830 at FamilySearch - microfilm	1774-1830	Baptisms, marriages, and burials	French	Catholic residents of Dakar, Senegal
Registres de l'état civil, 1831-1868 at FamilySearch - microfilm	1831-1868	Births, marriages, and deaths	French	Residents of Dakar, Senegal
Registres paroissiaux, 1730-1830 at FamilySearch - microfilm	1730-1830	Baptisms, marriages, and burials	French	Catholic residents of St-Louis, Senegal
Registres de l'état civil, 1817-1869 at FamilySearch - microfilm	1817-1869	Births, marriages, and deaths	French	Residents of St-Louis, Senegal