Knott Guardian bonds, 1891-1923, Vol. 1 Page 97

GUARDIAN'S BOND
The Commonwealth of Kentucky
    Whereas, Melvina Francis has been appointed by the County Court of Knott county, and qualified as Guardian to Granville C. 20 years Martha Jane 15 years Kelley 13 years Lucinda Alice 11 years Noah age 9 yrs George W. age 6 Francis, a Minor: G. W. Francis
    NOW WE, Melvina Francis, as principal, and J. D. Smith H. H. Smith his sureties, do hereby covenant to and with the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Sum of Fifteen Hundred Dollars that the said Melvina Francis will faithfully discharge the trust of Guardian to said Minor, in all respects as required by law.
    Signed this 15 day of June, 1914

Melvina Francis
H. H. Smith
J. D. Smith
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Attest: W. T. Francis

Clerk Knott County Court.

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Transcribed by Debbie Tamborski, 06 September 2011