Phillimore Dorsetshire Parish Register Marriages Vols 1-7

Unlock Your Dorsetshire Ancestors: The Definitive Guide to Parish Marriages (Vols 1-7)

Are your roots deep in the rolling hills and picturesque villages of Dorsetshire? The marriage of your ancestors was a pivotal moment, uniting two families and creating the next branch of your family tree. Now, you can discover these foundational events with the acclaimed Phillimore Dorsetshire Parish Register Marriages, Volumes 1-7.

This essential seven-volume set is a cornerstone for any serious genealogist with Dorset heritage. It provides direct access to the vital records that pre-date civil registration, allowing you to confirm family lines, break down brick walls, and add rich detail to your family history.

Key Features & Benefits:

Comprehensive Coverage: This indispensable collection transcribes the marriage entries from a vast number of parishes across Dorsetshire, consolidating hundreds of years of records into one accessible set.

Crucial Time Period: Spanning the years from the inception of parish records in 1538 up to the dawn of civil registration in 1837, these volumes cover the most challenging period for English genealogy research.

Authoritative & Accurate: Published by the esteemed W.P. Phillimore & Co., these transcripts are renowned for their accuracy and scholarly editing. Trust in a legacy of meticulous research to guide your family history journey.

Easily Readable Transcripts: Tired of struggling with archaic handwriting, faded ink, and damaged original documents? These clear, printed transcriptions present the vital information in an accessible format, saving you countless hours of eye-straining work.

Rich Genealogical Data: Each entry typically provides the names of the bride and groom, the date of marriage, and the parish. This primary source data is the key to proving relationships and expanding your pedigree.
What's Inside These Volumes?

This is the complete seven-volume series, meticulously compiled and published by Phillimore. Each volume focuses on a specific group of parishes, providing a dedicated index for quick and easy reference. You will find the names of couples who were married in the ancient churches of Dorset, from market towns to coastal villages.

This Collection is an Indispensable Tool For:

Genealogists with confirmed or suspected Dorsetshire family lines.
Local and Social Historians researching the communities and families of Dorset.
Anyone seeking to build a family tree for ancestors from this historic English county.
Why Choose Phillimore?

For over a century, the Phillimore name has been the gold standard for British genealogical publishing. Their commitment to quality and accuracy means you can research with confidence, knowing you are using a reliable and respected source.

Don't let your Dorset ancestors remain just names on a chart. Give their stories depth and context. Add the Phillimore Dorsetshire Parish Register Marriages (Vols 1-7) to your research library today and unlock the next chapter in your family's history

Vol 01 These registers contain the Marriage records from the following parishes: Beaminster 1585-1812, Bothenhampton 1636-1812, Bradpole 1695-1812, Cattistock 1558-1812, Cheddington 1756-1812, Chilfrome 1709-1811, Mapperton 1669-1811, Milton Abbey 1569-1812, North Poorton 1698-1812, Powerstock and West Milton 1568-1812, Walditch 1738-1812

Vol 02 These registers contain the Marriage records from the following parishes: Allington 1570-1812, Allington 1570-1812, Charminster 1561-1812, Chideock 1654-1813, Hawkchurch 1664-1812, Hook 1771-1813, Symondsbury 1558-1811, Thorncombe 1552-1812

Vol 03 These registers contain the Marriage records from the following parishes: Broadwinsor 1563-1812, Cerne Abbas 1654-1812, Frome Vauchurch 1667-1810, Great Toller 1615-1812, Halstock 1701-1812, Lyme Regis 1653-1812, Up Cerne 1682-1811, Wraxall 1713-1807

Vol 04 These registers contain the Marriage records from the following parishes: Burstock 1563-1811, Charmouth 1654-1812, Fordington St. George 1577-1812, Litton Cheney 1614-1812, Loders 1636-1812, Maiden Newton 1556-1812, South Perrott and Mosterton 1539-1812, Stalbridge 1691-1812, West Chelborough 1673-1811

Vol 05 These registers contain the Marriage records from the following parishes: Cheddington 1756-1812, East Chelborough 1690-1812, Marshwood 1614-1696, Pilsdon 1754-1809, Whitchurch Canonicorum 1558-1812, Wyke Regis 1676-1812

Vol 06 These registers contain the Marriage records from the following parishes: Alton Pancras 1674-1812, Askerswell 1560-1810, Corscombe 1595-1837, East Stower 1584-1813, Fleet 1664-1753, Godmanstone 1654-1810, Langton Herring 1681-1811, Nether Cerne 1716-1744, Preston cum Sutton Poyntz 1695-1837, Rampisham 1574-1741, Stoke Abbot 1560-1837, Swyre 1588-1837, Wootton Fitzpaine 1678-1812

Vol 07 These registers contain the Marriage records from the following parishes: Chickerell 1723-1812, Dorchester Holy Trinity 1560-1812, Netherbury 1592-1837, Piddletown 1538-1812