William G and David J take custody of a Henry in 1857

Wayne County, NC - Guardian Bonds, 1857-1867                              ~~~~~~~~~~  Guardian – One who has the legal authority and duty to care for the  person or the property (or both) of an individual who, because of age,  insufficient understanding, or lack of self-control, is considered by  law or court action to be incapable of managing his or her own affairs.  Guardian ad litem – A special guardian appointed by the court to defend  the rights of an underage party to a lawsuit.  Guardian by Election – A guardian chosen by a minor fourteen or older,  charged with care and management of the estate and person of a ward.  Guardian, Natural – The father, or at his death, the mother, of a  minor. Natural guardianship extends only to the person of an infant,  although the court may appoint the natural guardian to manage the  minor’s estate as well.  Guardian, Testamentary – One appointed by the will of a minor’s natural  guardian and charged with the care of both the estate and person of the  ward.  Ward – A person under the care of a guardian.   Wayne County Guardian Bonds, 1857-1867 NC Archives & History - CRX 320 (Number to right of each entry is the page number in book)  1857 Henry B Hurst to William G B Hurst & David J B Hurst, 1 

1859    Gray C Garris to Lucinda, King & Lucius Holland, 35 G W Roberts to Thomas W & Martha M Broadhurst, 36 
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