Knott Guardian bonds, 1891-1923, Vol. 1 Page 17  
 
GUARDIAN'S BOND
The Commonwealth of Kentucky
    Whereas, Robert Pigman has been appointed by the County Court of Knott county, and qualified as Guardian to Dicy Frances Rebeca Frances James Frances Kellyinfant heirs of H.H. Frances Deceased
    NOW WE, Robert Pigman, as principal, and (blank) his sureties, do hereby covenant to and with the Commonwealth of Kentucky, that the said Robert Pigman will faithfully discharge the trust of Guardian to said Minor, in all respects as required by law.
    Signed this 15 day of August, 1898
Robert his X mark Pigman
Leslie Johnson
(?Frank illegible?) Johnson
J.M. Baker
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Attest:  (blank)
 
Clerk  (blank) County Court.
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Transcribed by Debbie Tamborski, 28 August 2011