I need help deciphering a handwritten document that I got out of the Scott County, Indiana court house. It looks like it is dated Oct 21, 1833. (possibly 1853) The best I can tell this is what it says: "In the matter of the estate of Martha Hardwick infant daughter of Edmond Hardwick, Elisha G. English ..............a written statement for property and .........written.........property and an application of E G English he is appointed guardian of this person of said Martha who entered into Bond in the sum of one hundred dollars with P H Jewett(?) his surety conditioned according to the law. Where upon letters of guardianship are .......and ......duly ......court.... Bond..." Edmund Hardwick (my g-g-grandfather) had a daughter named Martha Ann Hardwick, born around 1831-1833. She married Oliver E. Beswick in Scott County, Indiana 09/15/1847. (Since Martha was married by 1853, the document is probably dated 1833.) As far as I know Edmund (Edward) Hardwick was just a poor farmer. Elisha Gale English, born in 1798, was about the same age as Edmund. The English family became a very prominent family in Scott County, Indiana. According to Scott County Message Board, Elisha English was State Senator from 1832-1867, which would be during the time of this bond. His son, William H. English (1822-1896), was candidate for Vice-president of U S in 1880. What does bond refer to? Did Elisha English really take over guardianship of Martha? Is there anyone who might be able to help me translate the words I can't read? I have scanned the document and can send to anyone willing to help. I would appreciate any ideas. Barbara Hardwick Collier Some of the Surnames researching: Hardwick, Dickson, Keith, House, Beswick, Beavers, Allison, Daly, Shores, Matson, Barlow, Hunter, Withers