In the early 1800s, what seems to have been the policy or practice of naming an illegitimate child? Would he or she take his natural father's surname or that of his mother? If this policy or practice reversed at some point in time, approximately when did the change occur? Thanks for the help ! Carole To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html