George Edward DeBruhl to Louisa DeBruhl Deed

Levi Sowell Trustee
State of South Carolina Kershaw District
Know all men by these presents that I George Edward DeBruhl of the District and State aforesaid in consideration of the sum of ten dollars to me paid by Levi Sowell of the District and State aforesaid and for divers other good causes and consideration we hereunto -------- have bargained sold, and delivered , and by these presents do bargain sold and deliver unto said Levi Sowell a negro girl slave
Hester about sixteen years of age which said negro girl Hester was by the Will and testament of Patience DeBruhl deed left as a legacy to Louisa DeBruhl with to whom I have since intermarried To Have and To Hold the said negro girl Hester to the said Levi Sowell for him and his heirs forever, upon his special trust and confidence however the said Levi Sowell will have the said negro girl Hester and her future issue and increase for the use and benefit and for the maintenance of the said Louisa DeBruhl and her two children, to wit; Margaret DeBruhl and William DeBruhl during the term of the natural life of the said Louisa DeBruhl, and from and after her death to be consigned by said Levi Sowell to her said two children to share and share alike as their absolute property.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this the twenty sixth day of June in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred & fifty one Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of
M Nadine
C Newtere

Signed George Edward DeBruhl his mark X