Thank you, Mr. Moore !
 
In the case, I'm looking at, the surname of the person placed in  
"guardianship" was CHANGED to that of the guardian. So far, all I've found on  the 
case is:
 
"On the motion of John W. Spencer and for reasons appearing to the Court he 
 is permitted to qualify as the Guardian of Wm P. Russell, who thereupon 
made  oath according to law and together with John H. James his surety entered 
into  and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of (150$) one Hundred and 
Fifty Dollars  conditioned according to law, which bond is ordered to be 
recorded by the clerk  of this Court, the surety being deemed sufficient by the  
Court.”                         October 1880
 
Basically, I'm trying to learn HOW TO FIND OUT who Wm P.  Russell's natural 
parents were. It seems like understanding "guardianship" might  be the 
first step. Did his father have to be DEAD in order for him to receive a  
"guardian." Best I can tell, Wm P. Russell was about 8 years old in 1880.
 
THANKS !
 
 
 
 
In a message dated 11/6/2009 8:52:22 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
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A  guardian is appointed by the court to manage the affairs of a minor   
who inherits an estate. Once the minor becomes of legal age the   
relationship ceases.

Donald W. Moore

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On Nov 5, 2009, at 11:37 PM, "Carole D. Bryant"   
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> What is the difference  (or is there any) between a "guardianship"  
> and an
>  adoption, in the context of the 1880s in Virginia?
>
> THANK  YOU
>   Carole D. Bryant
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