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The Briscoe Family |
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“Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves,
and, under a just God cannot retain it." ― Abraham Lincoln |
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Philip Briscoe was born in 1648. He married Susanna Swan. She was the daughter of Colonel Samuel Swan. Philip and Susanna's children included: Philip died in 1724. Susanna died died 1740. |
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| In 1692 Henry Bonner was removed from the office of Clerk of the Council of Maryland. Henry told the Legislature that Secretary Lawrence had offered him half the Clerk's salary to resign so he could appoint his relative, Thomas Briscoe. Henry refused and Lawrence dismissed him and appointed Briscoe. Some of the colonists petitioned to have him continue in office, but were not successful. | ||||||||
Edward Briscoe was born 1685 in St Mary's County, Maryland. He was the son of Philip Briscoe, Sr. He married Susannah Gerard Slye. She was the daughter of Robert Slye and Priscilla Goldsmith. John Briscoe (1705), Edward owned Love's Enjoyment and Hitchin. |
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Captain Robert Briscoe was born about 1718 in Charles County, Maryland. He was the son of Edward Briscoe. He married Ann Wood in 1736. Gerard Briscoe (1737, married Ruth Perry). His second wife was Mrs. Sarah Wilson. She had been married before to Thomas Wilson and had at least six children. Robert died on May 15, 1798 at Rock Creek, Prince George's County, Maryland. |
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