Knott Guardian bonds, 1891-1923, Vol. 1 Page 26 
 
GUARDIAN'S BOND
The Commonwealth of Kentucky
    Whereas, Marian Stamper has been appointed by the County Court of Knott county, and qualified as Guardian to Sarah Stamper age 10 Madison Stamper 8 John Stamper Alex Stamper age 4 (illegible), a Minor: (blank)
    NOW WE, Marian Stamper, as principal, and John W. Combs his sureties, do hereby covenant to and with the Commonwealth of Kentucky, that the said Marian Stamper will faithfully discharge the trust of Guardian to said Minor, in all respects as required by law.
    Signed this 21st day of January, 1901
Marian his X mark Stamper
Jno. W. Combs
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Attest:  R.H. Amburgey
 
Clerk  Knott County Court.
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Transcribed by Debbie Tamborski, 29 August 2011