Knott Guardian bonds, 1891-1923, Vol. 1 Page 129  
 
GUARDIAN'S BOND
The Commonwealth of Kentucky
    Whereas, Alex Smith has been appointed by the County Court of Knott county, and qualified as Guardian to Sam Smith age 19, a Minor: John Smith Dec.
    NOW WE, Alex Smith, as principal, and Farris Hays his sureties, do hereby covenant to and with the Commonwealth of Kentucky, in the sum of $500.00  that the said Alex Smith will faithfully discharge the trust of Guardian to said Minor, in all respects as required by law.
    Signed this 20 day of August, 1917

Alex Smith
Farris Hays
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Attest: W. T. Francis

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