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French Colonization (1756-1794)

Seychelles, a collection of islands, came under French control in 1756. However, France did not send settlers until 1770. Seychelles was surrendered to the British in 1794.

Record collection	Years covered	Record type	Language	Who is in the records
French Overseas Civil Registration	1806-1807	Births, marriages, and deaths	French	Residents of Seychelles

British Colonization (1794-1860s)

Although Seychelles was controlled by the British beginning in 1794, Britain did not assume full control until 1810. Their rule was formalized in 1814 with the Treaty of Paris. In 1903, Seychelles became a Crown Colony but was still controlled by the British government. Seychelles became an independent republic within the Commonwealth of Nations on June 29, 1976 and is currently known as the Republic of Seychelles.

Record collection	Years covered	Record type	Language	Who is in the records
British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, COUNTRY at Findmypast - index & images ($)	1821-1983	Births and Baptisms	English	Children born to those working within the armed forces, merchant navy, and consular forces, as well as, civilian ship passengers.
British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages, COUNTRY at Findmypast - index & images ($)	1849-1947	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, COUNTRY at Findmypast - index & images ($)	1849-1964	Deaths and burials	English	Members of the British armed forces who died while serving their country overseas, British civilians who died while traveling or working overseas, and individuals (including seaman) who died at sea.
British Civil Service Evidence Of Age at Findmypast - index ($)	1863-1923	Civil Service applications and paperwork	English	Individuals who worked for, or applied to join, the British Civil Service.