Knott Guardian bonds, 1891-1923, Vol. 1 Page 126  
 
GUARDIAN'S BOND
The Commonwealth of Kentucky
    Whereas, I. V. King has been appointed by the County Court of Knott county, and qualified as Guardian to Joe King Jr. age 4 years, a Minor: (blank)
    NOW WE, I. V. King, as principal, and W. M. Thornsby his sureties, do hereby covenant to and with the Commonwealth of Kentucky, In Penal Sum of $1000 that the said I. V. King will faithfully discharge the trust of Guardian to said Minor, in all respects as required by law.
    Signed this 21 day of May, 1923

I. V. King
W. M. his X mark Thornsby
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Attest: John Sturgill

Clerk  Knott County Court.
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Transcribed by Debbie Tamborski, 08 September 2011