Martin in Dorset

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Member Since: December 2003 Posts: 881 Send Message	Naomi in SW	Report	24 May 2004 14:32
	Has anyone heard of a place called Martin in Dorset? I have a relative on 1881 census aged 40 saying this is his birthplace. I've looked on 1837 online but can't find anything. I've also looked on IGI and 1901 census but nothing there either. Cheers Naomi
Member Since: April 2003 Posts: 63,071 Send Message	AnninGlos	Report	24 May 2004 14:39
	Looking at the atlas there is a Martin in Hampshire, on the Dorset border. It could have originally been in Dorset. Just North of Ferndown Ann Glos
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Member Since: April 2004 Posts: 326 Send Message	Elaine	Report	24 May 2004 14:44
Member Since: April 2004 Posts: 326 Send Message	Hi Naomi, Martin looks to be about 2 miles over the Dorset border into Hampshire,possibly the boundaries changed at some time? ( Its tucked in the far corner where Wiltshire Dorset and Hampshire meet). Best wishes Elaine. x
Member Since: December 2003 Posts: 881 Send Message	Naomi in SW	Report	24 May 2004 14:45
	Thanks Girls, Hampshire makes sense to me. Naomi