Joseph Gosnell married Sally Wilkinson 20 July 1796 in Pittsylvania Co., Va. Any information on either of these, will be appreciated. Harold Gosnell

Does anyone have access to the Court Records? I would like to have a look-up to settle a very important issue. Or perhaps just a knowledgeable opinion. I found the following information on a list of Pittsylvania court proceedings: By order dated April 17, 1782 (Book 4, Page 399), John Brawner, "for reasons made known to the court," is exempted from payment of public and county levies in the future. Benjamin Brawner, who lived in Pittsylvania County at this time, had a younger brother, John. Ben's father bequeathed his property to his 3 oldest sons (including Ben) based on the admonition that they would provide for their brother, John, for the rest of his life. I believe that the John who was "exempted from..." is Ben's younger brother. Another researcher is using this record to help prove that John Brawner was in Pittsylvania County and died there after sireing several offspring. The reason given by this researcher for the exemption is that John owned property elsewhere. I don't think you would be exempt from taxes because you owned property elsewhere, and certainly not "...in the future." Can anyone tell me if the reason for the exemption is given in the court records and/or if the exemption would have been given because of property owned elsewhere? Thank you to any kind and/or knowledgeable soul who will help me on this. Norma Thompson