Knott Guardian bonds, 1891-1923, Vol. 1 Page 151
 
GUARDIAN'S BOND
The Commonwealth of Kentucky
    Whereas, Joe Bates has been appointed by the County Court of Knott county, and qualified as Guardian to Wilson Bates & C---, a Minor: (blank)
    NOW WE, Joe Bates, as principal, and Milds Bates in Penal Sum of $500 his sureties, do hereby covenant to and with the Commonwealth of Kentucky, that the said Joe Bates will faithfully discharge the trust of Guardian to said Minor, in all respects as required by law.
    Signed this 17 day of November, 1919

Joe Bates
Milds X Bates
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Attest: Curtis Pigman

Clerk  Knott County Court.
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Transcribed by Debbie Tamborski, 10 September 2011