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=== Online Resources ===
 
*'''1538-2001''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1910806 England, Dorset, Parish Registers, 1538-2001] at FamilySearch — [[England, Dorset, Parish Registers - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; images
*'''1538-1999''' [https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=9849 England, Select Dorset Church of England Parish Registers, 1538-1999] at Ancestry — index ($)
*'''1538-1812''' [https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2243 Dorset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
*'''1813-1906''' [https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2162 Dorset, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1906] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
*'''1813-1921''' [https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2241 Dorset, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1813-1921] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
*'''1813-2010''' [https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2242 Dorset, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials, 1813-2010] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
*[https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/dorset-baptisms Dorset Baptisms] at Findmypast — index ($)
*[https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/dorset-marriages Dorset Marriages] at Findmypast — index ($)
*[https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/dorset-burials Dorset Burials] at Findmypast — index ($)
*[http://www.opcdorset.org/ Dorset Online Parish Clerks]


=== Parish Registers  ===
=== Parish Registers  ===


*'''1538-1936''' {{RecordSearch|1910806|England, Dorset, Parish Registers, 1538-1936}} at FamilySearch — [[England, Dorset, Parish Registers - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images; ''Also at: [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30274/england-dorset-parish-registers-1538-1936?s=275764761 MyHeritage]($)''
{{RecordSearch|1910806|Church of England, Dorset Church Records 1538-1910}}. To learn more about this record set see the [[England, Dorset, Church of England, Church Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Wiki article]].  
*'''1538-1975''' {{RecordSearch|1473014|England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975}} at FamilySearch — [[England Births and Christenings - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*'''1538-1973''' {{RecordSearch|1473015|England Marriages, 1538-1973}} at FamilySearch — [[England Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*'''1538-1991''' {{RecordSearch|1473016|England Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991}} at FamilySearch — [[England Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*[http://www.opcdorset.org/index.htm Dorset Online Parish Clerks]: Transriptions from original data available at the Dorset History Centre.


'''Baptisms'''  
'''Baptisms'''  


*'''1530-1906''' [http://search.ancestry.co.uk/search/db.aspx?dbid=1351 England and Wales Christening Records, 1530-1906] at Ancestry — index ($)
342,117 Dorset entries are included in [http://search.ancestry.co.uk/search/db.aspx?dbid=1351 England &amp; Wales Christening Records, 1530-1906] at Ancestry (£). Formerly known as ''British Isles Vital Records Index - 2nd Ed.'' [http://genoot.com/downloads/BVRI2/ Coverage].<ref>[http://genoot.com/downloads/BVRI2/ 'Genoot Library - British Isles Vital Record Index Breakdown,'] ''Genoot,'' accessed 1 September 2013.</ref>


'''Marriages'''  
'''Marriages'''  


*'''1538-1837''' [http://www.origins.net/help/aboutbo-dorsetmarr.aspx Dorset Marriage Index 1538-1837] at Ancestry — index ($)
199 Dorset parishes are indexed in [http://joinermarriageindex.co.uk/ Joiner's Marriage Index] (£). [http://joinermarriageindex.co.uk/marriage-records/Dorset/ Coverage].<ref>[http://joinermarriageindex.co.uk/marriage-records/ 'Coverage of the Joiner Marriage Index'], ''The Joiner Marriage Index,'' accessed 1 September 2013.</ref>
*'''1538-1940''' [https://www.ancestry.co.uk/search/collections/1352/ England & Wales Marriages, 1538-1988] at Ancestry — index ($)
 
79 Dorset parishes are indexed in [http://www.findmypast.co.uk/content/sog/misc-series Boyd's Marriage Index] (£). [http://web.archive.org/web/20101214100154/http://www.origins.net/help/aboutbo-bmi-parish-DOR.aspx Coverage].<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20101214100154/http://www.origins.net/help/aboutbo-bmi-parish-DOR.aspx 'Boyd's Marriage Index - Parish details by county,'] ''British Origins,'' (Wayback Machine) accessed 31 August 2013.</ref>


*'''1609-1837''' {{FSC|1224370|item|disp=FS Library CD-ROM no. 2461|Wiltshire, Berkshire and Dorset marriage licence bonds 1609-1837}} at FamilySearch — index
61,663 Dorset entries are included in [http://search.ancestry.co.uk/search/db.aspx?dbid=1352 England &amp; Wales Marriages, 1538-1940] at Ancestry (£). Formerly known as ''British Isles Vital Records Index - 2nd Ed.'' [http://genoot.com/downloads/BVRI2/ Coverage].<ref>[http://genoot.com/downloads/BVRI2/ 'Genoot Library - British Isles Vital Record Index Breakdown,'] ''Genoot,'' accessed 1 September 2013.</ref>
 
Dozens of Dorset parish marriage registers, particularly for the years 1790 to 1812, are indexed in ''Pallot's Marriage Index''. Available through [http://search.ancestry.co.uk/search/db.aspx?dbid=5967 Ancestry] (£).<ref name="pallot">''Pallot's Marriage and Birth Indexes, Guide to Parishes'' (n.p.: n.p., n.d.). {{FHL|293148|item|disp=FHL British Book 942 V25pm}}.</ref>


'''Burials'''  
'''Burials'''  


Burials from 286 Dorset places (285,460 entries) are included in the [http://www.findmypast.co.uk/search/parish-records/burials National Burial Index] (£). [http://www.findmypast.co.uk/national-burial-index-coverage-counties.action?countyCode=DOR Coverage].<ref>[http://www.findmypast.co.uk/national-burial-index-coverage-counties.action 'Parish Records - National Burial Index Records 1538 - 2005 Coverage'], ''Find My Past,'' accessed 1 September 2013.</ref>
== Marriage Licences  ==
Dorset residents often acquired marriage licences at '''Salisbury'''.
'''Bishop of Salisbury''' and '''Dean of Salisbury''' marriage licence bonds (1609-1837) have been indexed: {{FHL|1224370|item|disp=FHL CD-ROM no. 2461}}.


== Archives ==
'''Dorset History Centre'''<br>Bridport Rd<br>Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1RP UK<br><br>Telephone: 1305 250550<br>
Email: [mailto:archives@dorsetcc.gov.uk archives@dorsetcc.gov.uk]<br>
[https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/libraries-history-culture/dorset-history-centre Website]<br>
[https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/libraries-history-culture/dorset-history-centre/collections/collections Collections]<br>
[https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/libraries-history-culture/dorset-history-centre/collections/parish-registers Historic parish registers and records]
::Dorset History Centre holds parish registers for 300 different parishes around Dorset. The registers contain records of baptisms, marriages and burials around the county. To check we have the registers for the parish you are interested in please [https://archive-catalogue.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/ '''search our catalogue'''] or view our [https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/documents/35024/285064/Parish+registers+held+by+the+Dorset+History+Centre.pdf/ae9d4e24-8134-ca73-52e5-78869a0ca982 '''full list of parish registers.'''] Our [https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/documents/35024/285064/Dorset+History+Centre+-+Guide+to+Parish+Registers.pdf/0c9967ea-b54d-fd60-80d4-9e4d8f33a483 '''guide to parish registers'''] gives more details on how to use parish registers and is designed to help you make the most of the archives held at the History Centre.
== References  ==
== References  ==


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Parish Registers[edit | edit source]

Church of England, Dorset Church Records 1538-1910. To learn more about this record set see the Wiki article.

Baptisms

342,117 Dorset entries are included in England & Wales Christening Records, 1530-1906 at Ancestry (£). Formerly known as British Isles Vital Records Index - 2nd Ed. Coverage.[1]

Marriages

199 Dorset parishes are indexed in Joiner's Marriage Index (£). Coverage.[2]

79 Dorset parishes are indexed in Boyd's Marriage Index (£). Coverage.[3]

61,663 Dorset entries are included in England & Wales Marriages, 1538-1940 at Ancestry (£). Formerly known as British Isles Vital Records Index - 2nd Ed. Coverage.[4]

Dozens of Dorset parish marriage registers, particularly for the years 1790 to 1812, are indexed in Pallot's Marriage Index. Available through Ancestry (£).[5]

Burials

Burials from 286 Dorset places (285,460 entries) are included in the National Burial Index (£). Coverage.[6]

Marriage Licences[edit | edit source]

Dorset residents often acquired marriage licences at Salisbury.

Bishop of Salisbury and Dean of Salisbury marriage licence bonds (1609-1837) have been indexed: FHL CD-ROM no. 2461.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 'Genoot Library - British Isles Vital Record Index Breakdown,' Genoot, accessed 1 September 2013.
  2. 'Coverage of the Joiner Marriage Index', The Joiner Marriage Index, accessed 1 September 2013.
  3. 'Boyd's Marriage Index - Parish details by county,' British Origins, (Wayback Machine) accessed 31 August 2013.
  4. 'Genoot Library - British Isles Vital Record Index Breakdown,' Genoot, accessed 1 September 2013.
  5. Pallot's Marriage and Birth Indexes, Guide to Parishes (n.p.: n.p., n.d.). FHL British Book 942 V25pm.
  6. 'Parish Records - National Burial Index Records 1538 - 2005 Coverage', Find My Past, accessed 1 September 2013.

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