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