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A general explanation of probate records in England, is given in the article [[England Probate Records]].  
For an explanation of probate records in England, click [[England Probate Records|here]].  


== Step by Step ==
== Jurisdiction ==


1. First search each index (see below) to help you more quickly find the will, writing down each detail cited in the indexed entry.
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2. Proceed to "Records" (below) to determine what probate records exist for this court. Also see "FamilySearch Library Records."  
== Records  ==
 
3. Contact or visit the Dorset History Centre or, hire a professional record searcher to view these records on your behalf. Officials may send upon request a list of record searchers.


4. Visit The FamilySearch Library or, one of its 4,500 satellite FamilySearch centers worldwide and search indexes to probate records; then with the information obtained from the index[es] you can search more quickly the original wills and admons also on microfilm via any centers near you.
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== Indexes  ==
== Indexes  ==


==== Online Indexes  ====
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==== Printed and Published Indexes  ====
 
Church of England. Archdeaconry of Dorset. {{FSC|236036|title-id|disp=Probate records indexes 1568-1857}}
 
A calendar of wills and administrations relating to the county of Dorset in the Archdeaconry court of Dorset, {{FSC|211008|title-id|disp=1568-1792}}
 
== Records  ==
 
==== Archive Location  ====
 
Dorset History Centre Bridport Road Dorchester Dorset DT1 1RP United Kingdom
 
General Enquiries Name: Dorset History Centre Email: archives@dorsetcc.gov.uk Tel: 01305 250550 Fax: 01305 257184
 
==== Archive Records  ====
 
Add information about the manuscript, printed and digital records in this location.
 
==== FamilySearch Library Records  ====
 
Church of England. Archdeaconry of Dorset. {{FSC|236036|title-id|disp=Probate records 1568-1857}}
 
Act book, 1733-1738, 1779-1791 {{FSC|274897|title-id|disp=Act books 1733-1738, 1779-1791}} and Bonds of guardians, 1688-1802
 
Court papers, 1620-1650 and precedent books in the 16th-17th century {{FSC|677911|title-id|disp=1620-1650}}
 
Seal book, {{FSC|274901|title-id|disp=1817-1820}}
 
== Jurisdiction  ==
 
All the county except Peculiars


[[Category:Devon Probate Records]] [[Category:Dorset Probate Records]]
[[Category:England]]

Revision as of 11:00, 10 June 2009

England Gotoarrow.png Dorset Probate Records or Devonshire Probate Records

For an explanation of probate records in England, click here.

Jurisdiction[edit | edit source]


Records[edit | edit source]


Indexes[edit | edit source]