I found these records recently in court records from 1794-1837 in Frederick
Co., MD I will type exactly as I found them.
CRIST, Michael d/intestate- (Pg 14-21)
Children-
1. Barbara, w/o Matthias Young
2. Charlotte, w/o Jacob Baltzell
3. Henry
4. mary, w/o Michael Loehr
5. Peter
6. Elizabeth, a minor, w/o JOHN CARNEY
7. Catherine, a minor
8. Margaret, a minor
9. Susannah, a minor
10. Rosina, a minor
Guardian for the last four children was John Brunner, miller.
Land- parts of New Germany, resurvey on Millers Chance, Manfelt, first Part
of survey on Puzzle, Fancy, Rensberger's chance, and lots 241 & 242 in
Frederick Town, 816 ac total. It was decided the land could not be divided,
none of the children opted to buy so sale was held. Commissioners: John
Remsberg, Henry Kuhn, John Creeger, Peter Shover, William Beckwith Head, dtd
march 1797.
An explanation was that if the heirs were minors,(under 21 for a male and
under 18 for a female, a guardian (representative of the minor who is of age
and will act in the best interests of the minor) would be assigned for them
or they could choose one. The commissioners who handled the case could also
be selected by the heirs.
Hope this helps someone! Ginny Toney