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- Benjamin (1781-1851) was guardian of Benjamin M after young Benjamin M's father, Luther died, between 1847 and 1850. Then Margaret Sly, Benjamin M's mother, was appointed grardian of Benjamin M. after the death of grandfather Benjamin (1781-1851) died.
1852 "Charles P. Ferguson, clerk of the Probate Court in and for the County of Clark in the State of Indiana, do hereby certify that Margaret Sly is duly appointed by the clerk of the Probate Court of said county, guardian of Benjamin M. Sly, infant orphan of Luther Sly, deceased, age about five years, and the said Margaret Sly having duly qualified and given bond as such guardian, is duly authorized to take upon herself the performance of the duties of the trusts of such guardianship, according to the law. Witness my hand and the seal of said court, this Two of August in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty Two. (signed) Charles P. Ferguson
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