Knott Guardian bonds, 1891-1923, Vol. 1 Page 31  
 
GUARDIAN'S BOND
The Commonwealth of Kentucky
    Whereas, E.L. Bolen has been appointed by the County Court of Knott county, and qualified as Guardian to Garder Bolen age 15 yrs. Joseph age 13, Strandie Bolen age 11, a Minor: (blank)
    NOW WE, E.L. Bolen, as principal, and H.H. Smith his sureties, do hereby covenant to and with the Commonwealth of Kentucky, that the said E.L. Bolen will faithfully discharge the trust of Guardian to said Minor, in all respects as required by law.
    Signed this 16th day of December, 1904
E.L. Bolen
H.H. Smith
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Attest:  (blank)
 
Clerk  (blank) County Court.
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Transcribed by Debbie Tamborski, 30 August 2011