Frederick County, Maryland - Equity Court Records - BGF-2 578-591 - BOLINGER, CRAWFORD, KLINK, MAIN - Aug 1860 Rachel BOLINGER vs John Christian BOLINGER - Petition to Sell Real Estate Christian BOLINGER d/ Aug 1859 widow - Rachel s/ John Christian BOLINGER (b/ 7 Aug 1859) Rachel CRAWFORD married Christian BOLINGER and before the marriage had a marriage contract dated 7 July 1858. The contract provided if Rachel should die first, after burial expenses, her interest in property would go to Christian's relatives. Should Christian die first, Rachel could sell the property and use the proceeds for her own use. Land - Lot #22 in Middletown; from John FISHER & w/ Mary in 1838. Adjoins lot of Jacob WISE; in 1861, adjoined lots of George WILLIAMSON on the east side and Jacob N. D. HOUPT on the west side. - Lot #1 in Wise Additon to Middletown, on the main road Witnessed by G. BOWLUS and Adam KELLER. Guardian was Robert G. McPHERSON. In November 1860, testimony was heard from Rev. C. M. KLINK who stated John C. BOLINGER was 16 months old. Dr. Charles J. BAER also testified, stating the date of birth of John Christian BOLINGER. Trustee was Rachel BOLINGER with sureties as Charles M. KLINK and Daniel MAIN; sale was held 23 Feb 1861 on the premises, high bidder was John CRONE at $995. Distribution: court costs, $112.28 - Rachel BOLINGER, balance of $882.72 per marriage contract. Closed -- www.MidMdRoots.com ==================