Elmer & Gilbert Woods Adoption

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We, James H. Thomas, James Polk Whitsell, Joseph Strickler are bound unto the State of Indiana, in the sum of One Hundred and Twenty dollars, for the payment of which we bind ourselves, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents, Sealed and dated this, the 23^rd day of March, 1892.

If the above bound James H. Thomas will faithfully discharge his duties as guardian of the person and property of Elmer and Gilbert Wood minor heirs of Albert Woods deceased, then the above obligation is to be void, else to remain in force.

                                                Signed: James H. Thomas

Signed: James Polk Whitesell

Signed: Joseph Strickler

Approved in the 23^rd day of March, 1892.

J.H. McCoy Clerk of the C.C. of Parke County.

By______________Deputy.

State Of Indiana,

   ss.

Parke County

I, James H. Thomas, swear that I will honestly and faithfully discharge the duties of my trust as guardian of Elmer and Gilbert Woods,  minor heirs of Albert Woods deceased, acccording to law, So help me God.

Signed: James H. Thomas

Subscribed and sworn to before me , this 23^rd day of March, 1892.

J. H. McCoy, Clerk of C.C. of Parke County.

By______________Deputy.

State Of Indiana,

ss.

Parke County

I, J. H. M. Coy , Clerk of the Circuit Court of said County, certify that James H. Thomas of said county, has been appointed guardian of the persons and property of Elmer and Gilbert Woods Minor heirs of Albert Woods late of said county, deceased, and has qualified as such.

In Testimony Whereof, I have set my hand and the seal of said Court, the 23^rd day of March 1892.

J. H. McCoy Clerk

By________________Deputy.

From Xerox copy page 496 Parke County Adoptions Parke County Clerks Office, May 2008.

Transcribed by Mike Woods 9-10-08