This information is very helpful and makes it clear that you cannot assume
that a bound out child would always go to a relative.
I understand from looking at earlier postings that the vestry records must be
looked at as well as the county court records if I hope to gain more
information on my ancestors in Frederick Co, VA.
The Library of VA has the Frederick Parish Vestry Book apparently. I am not
close to VA so cannot just go there to look at the records. I will see if I can
order the book through LDS.
Thanks again for the clarification.
Jeanine