Dorset Probate Jurisdictions Parishes W Through Y

Here is a list of Dorset places beginning with letters W through Y and the pre-1858 ecclesiastical courts that had probate jurisdiction over them. Search the courts in the order given. Search indexes first. For indexes, click on a court name or return to Dorset Probate Records.

For other places, click on a letter link:

A, B, C-D, E-G, H-K, L-M, N-R, S-U

1. In the first column, find the place where your ancestor lived. 2. In the second column, click on the court name to learn where to find the records and indexes. 3. If the record isn't found in the primary court, search the records for the secondary courts in the order listed. 4. The last court to search is the Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury.

If no will is found, your ancestor may not have left one.