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Somerset and Dorset Family History Society - Provides assistance to those researching their families in the two counties, no matter where they live. Details of contacts, services, how to join, groups and their events/activities, publications and research guide.
Dorset Family History Society - A membership group for people researching names from the county and for people living abroad researching local names.
Plowman and Tweedy Family - Descendants of the Rev William Plowman of Dorset. c.1647 to 2000 and The Pedigree of the Essex Branch of the House of Tweedy of Drummelzier. 1430 to 2000
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