Thank you so much, this is clear and now I understand.

Margie

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From: Westview
Sent: Friday, July 19, 2013 1:31 PM
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Subject: Re: [VA-ROOTS] Researching Virginia Orphan Books 1700 - 1735

A minor child who lost his/her father was considered an orphan whether or 
not his/her mother was alive.  A mother did not have "ownership" of her own 
children.  It was necessary for a male, relative or otherwise, to be 
appointed guardian to oversee the child's upbringing and look out for it's 
financial interests in the estate.  Sometimes the father appointed a 
guardian in his will, if not the parish would handle it.  After the 
Revolution the courts took over.

kathy

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