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England—Dorset


Goal 1: Research and Records


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Goal 1: Learn about Dorset research and records.


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AGet started with research for your Dorset ancestors.


  1. Learn about finding your ancestors in Dorset.

    FS Wiki: Dorset England Genealogy

  2. Get an overview of Dorset research.

    Dorset Family History
    A Guide to Family History

  3. Explore the Dusty Docs site for Dorset research.
  4. Explore a variety of records on the UK BMD site.
  5. Explore lists of towns and parishes on the GenUKI site.
  6. Explore Dorset resources on the Family History Directory site.
  7. Explore Dorset resources on the Dorset Online Parish Clerks site.

BLearn about the history of Dorset.


  1. Learn about Dorset history on Wikipedia.

    History of Dorset

  2. Go into more depth with Dorset history on the British History Online site.

    Victoria County History series

  3. Explore the website for the Dorset History Centre.
  4. Explore the Vision of Britain website.

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