Knott Guardian bonds, 1891-1923, Vol. 1 Page 19  
 
GUARDIAN'S BOND
The Commonwealth of Kentucky
    Whereas, Henry Hicks has been appointed by the County Court of Knott county, and qualified as Guardian to Green Hicks age 18 years of age Hiram Hicks age 14 years George Hicks age 12 years, the Minor: Children of Elizabeth Hicks
    NOW WE, Henry Hicks, as principal, and W.W. Bolen his sureties, do hereby covenant to and with the Commonwealth of Kentucky, that the said Henry Hicks will faithfully discharge the trust of Guardian to said Minor, in all respects as required by law.
    Signed this 17th day of October, 1898
Henry his X mark Hicks
W.W. Bolen
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Attest:  R.H. Amburgey
 
Clerk  Knott County Court.
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Transcribed by Debbie Tamborski, 28 August 2011