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Here are some online indexes to probate records that include individuals who lived in Dorset. Search these indexes first: | Here are some online indexes to probate records that include individuals who lived in Dorset. Search these indexes first: | ||
Ancestry ($) has digitized color images of Dorset's wills. | |||
Before looking for a will, you should search an index. This index, [http://history.wiltshire.gov.uk/heritage/index.php%7C 1540-1858], covers many parishes and places: <br> | Before looking for a will, you should search an index. This index, [http://history.wiltshire.gov.uk/heritage/index.php%7C 1540-1858], covers many parishes and places: <br> | ||
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It is said that Burton Bradstock was independent in probate matters, in which case there may be probate information in the Manorial Records which are still in the custody of the Lord of the Manor.<br> | It is said that Burton Bradstock was independent in probate matters, in which case there may be probate information in the Manorial Records which are still in the custody of the Lord of the Manor.<br> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:Dorset]] | [[Category:Dorset]] | ||