The Bond Book contains an index by last name of decedent or ward, and a copy of the bond. The bond is a financial guarantee that the administrator, executor, or guardian will perform the duties required by law. An administrator is appointed by the court when there is no will. An administrator is always required to post a bond unless the heirs unanimously agree to allow the court to waive this requirement. Executors are rarely required to post bond. A list of these books by date can be found below.

Information found in these books include:
County
Name of principal (e.g., decedent or ward)
Name of administrator, executor or guardian
Name of probate judge
Name of guarantor or surety company
Amount of bond
Appointment for which bond required (e.g., administrator, guardian, etc.)
Date