Knott Guardian bonds, 1891-1923, Vol. 1 Page 22 
 
GUARDIAN'S BOND
The Commonwealth of Kentucky
    Whereas, Anna Nickels has been appointed by the County Court of Knott county, and qualified as Guardian to Sarah Nickels 13 years of age, a Minor: (blank)
    NOW WE, Anna Nickels, as principal, and James Salyers his sureties, do hereby covenant to and with the Commonwealth of Kentucky, that the said Anna Nickels will faithfully discharge the trust of Guardian to said Minor, in all respects as required by law.
    Signed this 20th day of August, 1900
James his X mark Salyers
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Attest:  R.H. Amburgey
 
Clerk  Knott County Court.
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Transcribed by Debbie Tamborski, 29 August 2011