Knott Guardian bonds, 1891-1923, Vol. 1 Page 113 
 
GUARDIAN'S BOND
The Commonwealth of Kentucky
    Whereas, Ballard Slone has been appointed by the County Court of Knott county, and qualified as Guardian to Loretta Combs, a Minor: of Issablle Combs (Dec)
    NOW WE, Ballard Slone, as principal, and L. C. Slone & H. H. Smith his sureties, do hereby covenant to and with the Commonwealth of Kentucky, in the sum of Eight Hundred Dollars that the said Ballard Slone will faithfully discharge the trust of Guardian to said Minor, in all respects as required by law.
    Signed this 20 day of December, 1915

Ballard Slone
L. C. Slone
H. H. Smith
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Attest: W. T. Francis

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