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Col. Phillip BRISCOE, Dr

Col. Phillip BRISCOE, Dr[1]

Male Abt 1647 - 1724  (~ 77 years)

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  • Name Col. Phillip BRISCOE 
    Suffix Dr 
    Born Abt 1647  England Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Gender Male 
    FamilySearch ID GDPB-BMT 
    Immigration 20 Apr 1663  Northumberland, Virginia, British Colonial America Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Arrived in America, age 15 
    Occupation 16 Oct 1694  St. Mary's, Maryland, British Colonial America Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Commissioner 
    MilitaryService 1696  Charles, Maryland, British Colonial America Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Colonel, Colonial Militia 
    Occupation 1696  Charles, Maryland, British Colonial America Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Commissioner of the Peace 
    Religion 1696  King & Queen Parish, St. Mary's, Maryland, British Colonial Ameica Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    chosen Vestryman 
    Occupation Oct 1696  Charles, Maryland, British Colonial America Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Gentleman Justice 
    Will Proved 29 Jan 1724  Charles, Colony of Maryland, British Colonial America Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Died 29 Jan 1724  Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Will written 25 Apr 1724  [2
    _UID 20C03B2901364FFAB73B33CBDA7CD42301F2 
    Buried Will Probate, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I10072  Carney Wehofer Feb 2024 Genealogy
    Last Modified 4 Jan 2023 

    Father Dr. John BRISCOE,   b. Abt 1612, Briksheugh, New Biggin, Cumberland, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1699, St. Mary's County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 87 years) 
    Mother Elizabeth DU BOIS,   b. 1611, Vienne, Poitou-Charentes, France Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 5 Jun 1648, Saint Mary's, Saint Mary's Co., Maryland, British Colonial America Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 37 years) 
    Married Abt 1637  England Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F4993  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Susannah SWANN,   b. 1662, St. Mary's, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Feb 1739, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 77 years) 
    Married 1676  Charles, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Judith Aschom BRISCOE,   b. Abt 1675, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Bef 1739, Will, Mother Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 63 years)
     2. George BRISCOE,   b. Abt 1676, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 Mar 1719  (Age ~ 43 years)
     3. Sussanna BRISCOE,   b. Abt 1677, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Feb 1739, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 62 years)
     4. Edward BRISCOE,   b. Abt 1677, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     5. John BRISCOE, Capt.,   b. Abt 1678, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Jan 1734, Ww Trinity Parish, Charles Co., Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 56 years)
     6. (Capt.) James BRISCOE,   b. Abt 1678, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     7. Phillip BRISCOE, Jr,   b. Abt 1679, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     8. Ann BRISCOE,   b. Abt 1680, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     9. Sara Leonard BRISCOE,   b. Abt 1684, Charles County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location,   bur. Comptonology Pg, 91 Find all individuals with events at this location
    Last Modified 13 Dec 2022 
    Family ID F5019  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Photos
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  • Notes 
    • Will (40) , 25 Apr 1724-29 Jan 1724, Charles Co., Maryland, USA

      Will Philip Briscoe, To wife Susannah, dwelling plantation Morris's
      Venture,at her decease son John, ex. To son Philip, 80 acres had of
      Father Swann. To son Edward, tract Hitchin,111 acres of Loves Enjoyment.
      To grandson Leonard (son of son George, dec'd) part of Chaptico Manor
      during term of lease. To daughters Sarah Leonard, Judith Ashcom, Susannah
      Compton and Ann Wood, personalty. To son James, 200 acres of Loves
      Enjoyment. Witnessess include John Briscoe Jr. Next of kin: Philip
      Briscoe Jr., Edward Briscoe. Ex. John Brisoce

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      Name: Philip BRISCOE Given Name: Philip Surname: Briscoe Sex: M Birth: 1648 in , St Marys, Maryland Death: 25 Apr 1724 in , Charles, Maryland Note: His will proved 25 Apr 1724 (age 76) (Annapolis, Libr 3 Folio 176, Charles, MD Copy of "The John Briscoe Story" printed in Natl Gen Soc Quarterly, Sep 1958, received from Marilyn Holmes ll Nov 1985 by ASB. The order of birth of the children differ from the record of Ruth Sorensen (Batch #7134930 sheet 11) who had ord done for the children in IF in 1972 and "The John Briscoe Story".

      Father: John BRISCOE b: 1612 in , England
      Mother: Elizabeth DU BOIS b: Abt 1616

      Marriage 1 Susannah SWANN b: Abt 1656 in Of, Charles, Maryland
      Married: Abt 1677 in , Charles, Maryland
      Children
      John BRISCOE b: 1678 in , Charles, Maryland
      Philip BRISCOE b: 1679-1680 in , Charles, Maryland
      Edward BRISCOE b: 1685 in , Charles, Maryland
      George BRISCOE b: Abt 1687 in , Charles, Maryland
      Sarah BRISCOE b: Abt 1689 in , Prince George, Maryland
      Judith BRISCOE b: Abt 1691 in , Charles, Maryland
      Susanna BRISCOE b: Abt 1693 in , Charles, Maryland
      Anne BRISCOE b: Abt 1695 in , Charles, Maryland
      James BRISCOE b: Abt 1697 in , Charles, Maryland

      His will proved 25 Apr 1724 (age 76) (Annapolis, Libr 3 Folio 176, Charles, MDCopy of "The John Briscoe Story" printed in Natl Gen Soc Quarterly, Sep 1958,received from Marilyn Holmes ll Nov 1985 by ASB. The order of birth of the children differ from the record of Ruth Sorensen (Batch #7134930 sheet 11) who hadord done for the children in IF in 1972 and "The John Briscoe Story".
      Philip Briscoe, son of Doctor John and Elizabeth, was born c1647/48 and died in Charles County by January 1725/25. About 1719 he made a deposition giving his age as about 72, saying he saw a bounded white oak in a gully belonging to Luke Barber, where he himself lived some 50 years earlier. He married Susannah Swann, daughter of Edward Swann. She died by July 1740 in Charles County. On 19 June 1707 she signed the inventory of the estate of her brother James Swann of St. Mary's County.

      Philip Briscoe was one of the coroners of Charles County, and later one of the Magistrates, Justice and Chief Civil Officers of Charles County. He also served on the vestry of King and Queen Anglican Parish, St. Mary's County, in 1692 and 1697. He was a delegate to the Lower House of the Assembly, representing Charles County, 1699-1700.

      His will was dated 25 April 1724, proved 29 January 1724/5, and named wife Susannah, who was devised the dwelling planation Morris' Venture for life, then to son John; to son Philip the 80 acres "bought from Father Swann;" son Edward was devised "Hitchen" and 111 acres of "Love's Enjoyment"; deceased son George (who left a son Leonard) and daughter Sarah Leonard, Judith Ashrom, Susanna Compton and Ann Wood. Son James was devised 200 acres of "Love's Enjoyment". At his death his total estatevalue was ?671.19.9 (including 14 slaves and numerous books). After his debts were paid, a final balance of ?490.7.2 remained for distribution. An account of the administation of his estate was filed on 3 December 1725 by John Briscoe, executor. Legacies were paid to wife Susannah, Susanna Comptom, Ann Wood, Charles Ashcom, and William Howard.
      Will of Susannah Swann Briscoe
      Posted 04 jul 2014 by tparran1

      According to this will, these were the children of Philip and Susannah: Philip, James, Ann and John.

      Susannah Briscoe Will: 5 Feb, 1740
      To Son Philip: Negro, Susannah, Dinah & Pete, feather bed, sheets, rug, silver tankard, 2 silver spoons, stove pan, mill stone, large looking glass, candle, book, "Sun & Substance of Christian Religion", hand irons.
      To Son James: Negro, Peter & Catherine, money, sheets, bed, rocker, pewter plate, cow & calf, bran kettle, largest glan, largest book, "Bishop Hall Works".
      To Daughter, Ann Wood: Negro, James, trunk, old wearing apparel, crepe brown petticoat, a shift apron.
      To Grandson, Samuel Williamson Briscoe, son John Briscoe, deceased: Negro, Susannah.
      To Grandson, Philip Briscoe, son of John Briscoe, deceased: Negro, Sarah.
      To Grandson, James Briscoe, son of John Briscoe, deceased: 1 heifer.
      To Grandson, Hezekiah Briscoe, son of John Briscoe, deceased: 1 shilling.
      To Grandson, John Briscoe, son of John Briscoe, deceased: pewter dishes.
      To Granddaughter, Martha Wilson, daughter of John Wilson: feather bed, sheets, quilt, and curtains.
      To Granddaughter, Elizabeth Briscoe, cupboard.
      To Granddaughter, Elizabeth Garner, two bundles of wool cord.
      To Sarah Howard children: 1 shilling each.
      To Grandson, William Howard, a heifer, remaining pewter.
      To Granddaughter, Mary Howard: best trunk.
      To Granddaughter, Sarah Barber/Parker: 6 pewter platters.
      To each of Susan Compton's children: 1 shilling.
      To Grandson, John Davis: 1 heifer.
      To Granddaughter, Mary Wood, daughter of Ann Wood: 1 iron pot.
      To Granddaughter, Mary Briscoe: 1 heifer.
      To Grandson, George Davis: 1 iron pot.
      To Grandson, Leonard Briscoe: 1 shilling.
      To Granddaughter Judith's children: 1 shilling each.
      To Granddaughter, Rebecca Briscoe: 1 heifer.
      To Grandsons, Williamson Briscoe & Henry Smoot: 1 shilling each (note great grandsons).
      To Brother, Samuel Swann: corn.




      Information about Philip Briscoe I

      1700's

      Maryland

      Taken from the book, The Ark and the Dove Adventurers
      Denise Ramirez

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  • Sources 
    1. [SAuth] Jim Carney, compiled by James H Carney [(E-ADDRESS), & MAILING ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE], Buderim, Queensland 4556 AUSTRALIA.

    2. [S1160] FamilySearch Family Tree (http://www.familysearch.org), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, ((http://www.familysearch.org)), accessed 13 Dec 2022), entry for Col. Phillip BRISCOE, person ID LLHC-13Y. (Reliability: 3).