They left after a few decades and French settlers took over the land.
Most French settlers got out of the area after independence in 1960.
Although making up only ten percent of the population, the French settlers had many privileges.
The remaining French settlers were forced to leave the island.
French settlers came to the area in 1835 when the first land was purchased from the federal government.
He was described by the French settlers as having a strong character.
Only French catholic settlers were allowed to stay provided they paid the tax.
Since the days of the first French settlers, agriculture has been the main economic activity.
The community was founded in the 1720s by French settlers.
It also notes the presence of some French settlers in the region.