Knott Guardian bonds, 1891-1923, Vol. 1 Page 169
 
GUARDIAN'S BOND
The Commonwealth of Kentucky
    Whereas, John P. Slone has been appointed by the County Court of Knott county, and qualified as Guardian to Bennie Whitaker 18 mo. of age, a Minor: (blank)
    NOW WE, John P. Slone, as principal, and W. M. Howard and A. J. Taylor his sureties, in sum of $3,500.00 do hereby covenant to and with the Commonwealth of Kentucky, that the said John P. Slone will faithfully discharge the trust of Guardian to said Minor, in all respects as required by law.
    Signed this 26 day of July, 1921

John his X mark P. Slone
W. M. his X mark Howard
A. J. Taylor
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Attest: Curtis Pigman

Clerk  Knott County Court.
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Transcribed by Debbie Tamborski, 10 September 2011