Knott Guardian bonds, 1891-1923, Vol. 1 Page 137  
 
GUARDIAN'S BOND
The Commonwealth of Kentucky
    Whereas, Bennie Bolen has been appointed by the County Court of Knott county, and qualified as Guardian to Troy Bolen age 12 yr Ellis Bolen 10 yr Virgie 8 yr Luis Bolen 5 yr, a Minor: (blank)
    NOW WE, Bennie Bolen, as principal, and Noah Bolen and Tivis Bolen his sureties, do hereby covenant to and with the Commonwealth of Kentucky, in Penal sum of $300 that the said Bennie Bolen will faithfully discharge the trust of Guardian to said Minor, in all respects as required by law.
    Signed this 17 day of February, 1919

Bennie Bolen
Noah his X mark Bolen
Tivis his X mark Bolen
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Attest: Curt Pigman

Clerk  Knott County Court.
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Transcribed by Debbie Tamborski, 08 September 2011