Knott Guardian bonds, 1891-1923, Vol. 1 Page 20 
 
GUARDIAN'S BOND
The Commonwealth of Kentucky
    Whereas, J.W. Hall has been appointed by the County Court of Knott county, and qualified as Guardian to Delila Cook 11 yrs Ura Cook age 9, the Minors: (blank)
    NOW WE, J.W. Hall, as principal, and J.M. Bailey his sureties, do hereby covenant to and with the Commonwealth of Kentucky, that the said J.W. Hall will faithfully discharge the trust of Guardian to said Minor, in all respects as required by law.
    Signed this 19 day of February, 1900
J.W. Hall
J.M. Bailey
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Attest:  R.H. Amburgey
 
Clerk  Knott County Court.
By W.W. Wallin D.C.
 
Transcribed by Debbie Tamborski, 28 August 2011