ACADIAN-CAJUN Genealogy & History: Exile Destination: Acadian, 1632-1755

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Acadia ... 1632 to 1755

Though the first French settlers arrived in Acadian in 1604, families didn't take root until the 1630s and 1640s. Through alternating periods of English and French control, the Acadians continued to grow and prosper until the mid 1700's.

Seven Periods of Acadia

Acadia ... 1632 to 1653 - the core group of settlers arrive
Acadia ... 1654 to 1670 - French immigration stops under English rule
Acadia ... 1671 to 1689 - more arrivals under French rule
Acadia ... 1690 to 1709 - final days as French Acadia
Acadia ... 1710 to 1729 - Acadians settle in as in Nova Scotians
Acadia ... 1730 to 1748 - peacetime under English rule
Acadia ... 1749 to 1755 - English pressure and Acadian farewell

Acadia: 1632-1653 * 1654-1670 * 1671-1689 * 1690-1709 * 1710-1729 * 1730-1748 * 1749-1758