John A. Brawner

Brawner, John A. - M.J. - August 31, 1906 - Mr. John A. Brawner, one of the best known and most esteemed citizens of the county, died suddenly on Friday last at the home of Mr. H.F. Lynn Jr., near Woolsey.

Mr. Brawner, with one of his children had been over to Woolsey to a picnic and was taken ill on his return. He drove into Mr. Lynn's and a physician was called, but Mr. Brawner died before medical assistance arrived.

The deceased was about 65 years of age and is survived by his widow, a daughter of Mr. J.P. Gaines and three children. His remains were laid to rest in the family burying ground at Mr. Gaines's on Saturday last.

Mr. Brawner was a gallant Confederate soldier, a member of the 17th Virginia regiment.

In all the relations of life, whether as husband, father, friend, soldier, or neighbor, Mr. Brawner lived without a superior and with but few peers. He was one of the few really noble men we meet and one that built the higher standard of manhood for us all.