Knott Guardian bonds, 1891-1923, Vol. 1 Page 81  
 
GUARDIAN'S BOND
The Commonwealth of Kentucky
    Whereas, Ellen Sturdivent has been appointed by the County Court of Knott county, and qualified as Guardian to Capie Sturdivent age 19, Earl age 13 Leroy age 11, Irene age 8 Elbert age 6 Frank age 2 yr, a Minor: (blank)
    NOW WE, Ellen Sturdivent, as principal, and H. H. Smith & Jno. Sturgill his sureties, do hereby covenant to and with the Commonwealth of Kentucky, that the said Ellen Sturdivent will faithfully discharge the trust of Guardian to said Minor, in all respects as required by law.
    Signed this 2 day of October, 1922

Ellen Sturdivent
H. H. Smith
John Sturgill
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Attest: John Sturgill

Clerk  Knott County Court.
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Transcribed by Debbie Tamborski, 06 September 2011