Knott Guardian bonds, 1891-1923, Vol. 1 Page 32  
 
GUARDIAN'S BOND
The Commonwealth of Kentucky
    Whereas, Andrew Smith has been appointed by the County Court of Knott county, and qualified as Guardian to (blank), a Minor: (blank)
    NOW WE, Andrew Smith, as principal, and Newton Watkins & J.M. Bailey his sureties, do hereby covenant to and with the Commonwealth of Kentucky, that the said Andrew Smith will faithfully discharge the trust of Guardian to said Minor, in all respects as required by law.
    Signed this 18th day of November, 1904
Andrew Smith
Newton Watkins
J.M. Bailey
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Attest:  R.H. Amburgey
 
Clerk  Knott County Court.
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Transcribed by Debbie Tamborski, 30 August 2011