Georgia

Banks County

Whereas application in proper form has been made to have James Norwood appointed guardian of the persons and property of Cordelia A. Ray, James J. Ray and William Sebastian Ray minors residing in said County and the said James Norwood has duly delivered the bond secured according to the order of the Court of Ordinary for the guardianship of the persons and property of Cordelia A. Ray, James J. Ray and William Sebastian Ray and takng the required oath of office this is to show that said James Norwood is entitled to all powers and privileges of general guardian of Cordelia A. Ray, James J. Ray and William Sebastian Ray, that said James Norwood as such guardian is to safely keep the estate of the minors to collect and deliver the same to them when they become of age, that he is to render a Just and true account of all the estate which he may receive that he James Norwood is to inquire and receive all the estate of said wards which by law he ought to do so that he said James Norwood is to maintain and educate said orphans and protect their persons and in all respects discharge the duties of a guardian by making proper returns and whatever else the law require of guardians.

In witness whereof I Fountain G. Moss Ordinary of said County and Exofficio Clerk have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 4th July 1859

s//s F. G. Moss Ordinary

and Exofficio Clerk of Court of Ordinary of said County

Source: Banks County Probate Court, Homer, Georgia

Transcribed 2005 by Jacqueline King