A guardian was appointed when a person was unable to act for himself or was a minor (under the age of 21 years). The parents may or may not have been living. At the age of 14, a minor could choose his own guardian. If under the age of 14, the county court appointed the guardian. The guardian was required to execute a bond with a surety also signing. If the parents were deceased or unable to provide for the minor children, instead of the appointment of a guardian, the children were likely apprenticed to someone in the community to learn a trade. The guardian appointments listed below can be found in Crittenden County, Kentucky Court Order Book 7 (Oct 1881 – Dec 1882)
It appearing that Wm. Peyton Early, minor over age 14, has no guardian (his parents being dead), and at the request of said minor, R.B. Darr is appointed his guardian. Surety: S. Hodge. [OB 7, p. 47, 2 Jan 1882]
It appearing that James Matthews, guardian for the Franklin heirs has received nothing for the heirs, therefore Matthews is permitted to resign as guardian. [OB 7, p. 63, 13 Feb 1882]
L.C. Frazier was appointed guardian for his infant children, Julia Ann & Edward C. Frazier, both under the age of 14. Surety: W.H. Koon. [OB 7, p. 67, 14 Feb 1882]
F.M. Smart was appointed guardian for Robert M. Pogue, minor heir at law of Joseph Pogue dec’d. Surety: Jas. B. Carter. [OB 7, p. 74, 13 Mar 1882]
A.J. Sunderland was appointed guardian for George E. & Malvina A. McKinney, minor heirs of G.W. McKinney dec’d. Both are under the age of 14. Surety: J.A. Davidson. [OB 7, p. 74, 13 Mar 1882]
W.N. Franklin made choice of D.H. Oliver as his guardian, Franklin being over age of 14 years. Sureties: A.B. Wicker & J.P. Pierce. [OB 7, p. 74, 13 Mar 1882]
Green A. Franklin, over age 14, made choice of F.M. Jones as his guardian. Surety: J.P. Pierce. [OB 7, p. 74, 13 Mar 1882]
It was the wish of Mrs. Hamby, the mother of L.C. & C.L. Hill, minor heirs of L.M. Hill dec’d, that H.P. Jacobs should be appointed guardian for said minors. Surety: George W. Cruce. [OB 7, p. 103, 22 May 1882]
F.M. Jennings was appointed guardian for Lula A. LaRue, minor heir of K.P. LaRue dec’d. Sureties: W.J. LaRue & J.W. Guess. [OB 7, p. 109, 12 Jun 1882]
Joseph B. Phillips was appointed guardian for Nora Tudor, under the age of 14 and the minor heir of George Tudor dec’d. Surety: R.W. McCollum. [OB 7, p. 110, 26 Jun 1882]
Jessie McCoy, over 14 years old and the orphan of Nellie A. McCoy dec’d, made choice of John F. Woods for her guardian. Sureties: P.H. Woods & D. Woods. [OB 7, p. 114, 26 Jul 1882]
John B. Koon was appointed guardian for Dora Wright, under 14 and the orphan of George H. Wright dec’d. Surety: T.C. Campbell. [OB 7, p. 130, 11 Sep 1882]
It appearing that Mrs. P.E. Williams has settled her accounts as guardian for her children, John B., A.V. & I.B. Williams, she tendered her reservation. On motion of Mrs. P.E. Williams and appearing it is the request of A.V. & I.V. Williams, over the age of 14, she be appointed their guardian. Surety: G.F. Williams. [OB 7, p. 133, 23 Sep 1882]
Nancy A. Dempsey was appointed guardian for James T. & Chas. T. Dempsey, under age 14 and heirs of J.H. Dempsey. Surety: Mary Ellen Dempsey. [OB 7, p. 135, 28 Sep 1882]
J.W. Holomon was appointed guardian for Alta Wright, orphan minor child (under age 14) of Newt & Josie Wright dec’d. Surety: W.K. Bibb. [OB 7, p. 164, 1 Nov 1882]
Netter Smith (colored), minor above the age of 14, made choice of Louis Wilson as his guardian. Surety: W.M. Morgan. [OB 7, p. 183, 23 Dec 1882]
Published 7 Oct 2021, Western Kentucky Genealogy Blog, http://wkygenealogy.blogspot.com/
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