Knott Guardian bonds, 1891-1923, Vol. 1 Page 15  
 
GUARDIAN'S BOND
The Commonwealth of Kentucky
    Whereas, John W. Combs has been appointed by the County Court of Knott county, and qualified as to Committee of Bessie Kinser, a Minor: (blank)
    NOW WE, John W. Combs, as principal, and G.M. Breeding his sureties, do hereby covenant to and with the Commonwealth of Kentucky, that the said John W. Combs will faithfully discharge the trust of Committee to said Minor, Bessie Kinser in all respects as required by law.
    Signed this 18 day of April, 1898
Jno. W. Combs
G.M. his X mark Breeding
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Attest:  (blank)_____________________
 
Clerk  (blank) County Court.
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Transcribed by Debbie Tamborski, 28 August 2011