Knott Guardian bonds, 1891-1923, Vol. 1 Page 161
 
GUARDIAN'S BOND
The Commonwealth of Kentucky
    Whereas, Ben Gibson has been appointed by the County Court of Knott county, and qualified as Guardian to Clarence Mullins age 4 yrs and Sylvana Mullins age 2 yrs, a Minor: (blank)
    NOW WE, Ben Gibson, as principal, and (Farris Hays crossed out) H. H. Smith his sureties, do hereby covenant to and with the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Penal Sum of $2000 that the said Ben Gibson will faithfully discharge the trust of Guardian to said Minor, in all respects as required by law.
    Signed this 16 day of August, 1920

Ben his X mark Gibson
H. H. Smith
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Attest: Curtis Pigman

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