On 12 September 1918, John Manard Brizendine registered for the World War I draft, giving his full name as John Manard Brizendine; residing at Bestland, Essex, Va.; age 41; born 24 December 1876; white; native born; farmer; nearest relative Laura Brizendine (wife) of Bestland, Essex, Va.; medium height, medium build; blue eyes, light hair; no disabilities. [World War I Draft Registration Card, Roll 1984711.]

A tombstone at Lebanon Methodist Church, Upright, Essex County, Virginia, states:
Brizendine
John Maynard
1877 – 1965
Laura Atkins
1881 – 1973