Knott Guardian bonds, 1891-1923, Vol. 1 Page 121 
 
GUARDIAN'S BOND
The Commonwealth of Kentucky
    Whereas, Lark Slone has been appointed by the County Court of Knott county, and qualified as Guardian to John Malcum Slone, a Minor: heir of Amanda Slone
    NOW WE, Lark Slone, as principal, and W. J. Slone (Sr) and John Caudill his sureties, do hereby covenant to and with the Commonwealth of Kentucky, in Penal sum of Two Thousand Dollars that the said Lark Slone will faithfully discharge the trust of Guardian to said Minor, in all respects as required by law.
    Signed this 09 day of February, 1917

Lark Slone
W. J. Slone
John Caudill
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Attest: W. T. Francis

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