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