Georgia

Banks County

Whereas application in proper form has been made to have J. R. Ray appointed guardian of the property of S. W. Ray a minor and the said J. R. Ray has duly delivered the bond secured according to the order of the Court of Ordinary for the guardianship of the property of S. W. Ray and taking the required oath of office this is to show that said J. R. Ray is entitled to all powers and privileges of general guardianship of S. W. Ray that said J. R. Ray as such guardian is to safely keep the estate of said minor to collect and deliver the same to him when he becomes of age that he is to render a Just and true account of all the estate which he may receive that he said J. R. Ray is to inquire into and receive all the estate of said ward which by law he ought to do so that he J. R. Ray is to maintain and educate said orphan and protect his person 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 _ day of 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