Hi Nora,
I'm still trying to find a way to do research in Dorset without having to pay for a search. I've gotten prices on average of $25 per name with no guarantees. I think it would be cheaper for me to go to England at that Rate!
I've gotten alot of information from these site....
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~downeast/Pike.htmlhttp://www.thedorsetpage.com/Genealogy/http://www.devon.gov.uk/dro/servicepoints.htmlHope some of this helps. I'm still stuck at My Thomas Pike born 1640, Dorsetshire, England, married Susanna and died 1708 in Dorset, England. I can't find any info on His father but he had 2 brothers Edward Bird Pike born ca1646 and Timothy Bird Pike born ca 1643.
Beverly