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m. 9 Sep 1736 - Col. Gerard Briscoe1737 - 1801
Facts and Events
Gerard Briscoe was one of the Early Settlers of Augusta County, Virginia
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Records in Augusta County, VA
From Chalkley's:
- Vol. 2 - Gerard Brisco vs. Isaac Williams and Rebeccah and Joseph Tomlinson--O. S. 103; N. S. 35--Bill in Harrison County. In spring of 1772 Gerard Brisco, John and Permenus Brisco and Joseph West became adventurers in the Western country. Wheeling was their object, but they found the lands already taken. In talking with sundry of the settlers and particularly with Joseph Tomlinson, _____ Martin, now deceased, late husband of Rebekah Martin, now wife of Isaac Williams, and by their advice they went down the Ohio to mouth of Muskingum and took possession of the place afterwards called Point Poteeme (Patience?) which was allotted to John Brisco, and the land opposite to Gerard Brisco. Orator came from Maryland. William Crawford, a surveyor of Augusta, was murdered by the Indians. _____ Martin, Rebecca's husband, was killed while hunting or trading with the Indians. Answer states, in fall of 1769 Samuel Tomlinson improved and settled the land and finally, in 1773, with Benj. Tomlinson, went there with a canoe of provisions. Rebecca was sister of Samuel Tomlinson, then Rebecca Martin, widow of John Martin. Samuel, Benjamin and Joseph were brothers. Permenus Briscoe and John Wilson depose in Woodford County, Kentucky, December, 1795. Nathaniel Tomlinson was also at Wheeling. John Wilson was one of the first party with Brisco in 1772. Gen. John Nevill deposes in Pittsburg. Benj. Tomlinson, aged 44, deposes in Allegheny County, Maryland, 14th April, 1796.
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- Gerard Briscoe
- 17 Aug 1737 - 11 Nov 1801
- ID Number: I50678
- TITLE: Col.
- RESIDENCE: Charles Co. MD and Frederick Co. VA
- BIRTH: 17 Aug 1737, Charles Co. Maryland
- DEATH: 11 Nov 1801, Frederick Co. Virginia
- RESOURCES: See: LDS JTJC-Q7 [S1647] [S1580]
- Father: Robert BRISCOE
- Mother: Ann WOOD
- Family 1 : Ruth PERRY
- MARRIAGE: 21 May 1759-12 Nov 1760
- +Nancy "Anna" BRISCOE
- Notes: Residence: on Cedar Creek Grade SW of Winchester "Cloverdale" Frederick Co.,Virginia. Lt Col CS WarRevUS Maryland; "Cloverdale" Gerard Briscoe History Frederick Co.,Virginia
- saddler in 1755/1760 Frederick Co.,Maryland
- Will Samuel Wood Sr to grandson Gerard Briscoe Heir 1758 St. Mary's Co.,Maryland
- Gerard Briscoe had land for sale Mentioned 1759 Leonardtown, St. Mary's Co.,Maryland
- He signed a pet. for erection of a chapel near Hawlings River Petition Abt 31 Mar 1760 Prince George's Co.,Maryland,
- He gave aid to the suffers of Boston fire Mentioned 9 JUN 1760 Prince Georges Parish, Frederick Co.,MD
- Williamson Bruce; acct.; ?0.0.0; 285.10.2; adms. Gerrard Briscoe, Ruth Briscoe (late Ruth Bruce) Administrator 12 Nov 1760 Frederick Co. Maryland
- Williamson Bruce; dist.; ?474.1.0; dist. to widow (unnamed, 1/3); residue to children (unknown to this office, equally); extx. Ruth Briscoe, wife of Gerrard Briscoe Administrator 12 Nov 1760 Frederick Co. Maryland
- John McMachan from Gerrard Briscoe (gent) pt. "Brook's Reserve" (correct previous) adj. "Arnold's Delight", "Disappointment", "Peace & Plenty", "Resurvey on Buck Forest" 946a Land 19 Sep 1765-24 Mar 1769 Brook's Reserve, Frederick Co. Maryland
- "Brooks Reserve", Gerard Briscoe History 19 Sep 1765-24 Mar 1769 Frederick Co.,Maryland: Gerard Briscoe was called kin in inventory of Michael Baker Relationship 1766 Anne Arundel Co.,Maryland.
- Gerard Briscoe from Thomas & Eleanor Bowler 1,055a "Resurvey On Convency" Deed 1767 Frederick Co.,Maryland.
- "Resurvey On Convency" Gerard Briscoe History 1767 Frederick Co. Maryland.
- Gerrard Briscoe kin inventory Nicholas Baker Relationship 1767 Frederick Co. Maryland
- Event: will of Frances West wife of John West & Mother in law of Rachel Perry Witness 12 May 1768-18 Mar 1769 Frederick Co.,Maryland.
- "Zoar Tract" & "Log Town" Robert & Gerard Briscoe: today is Summit Hall Farm Park, a wildlife habitat & outdoor recreation complex Land 1769/1773 Montgomery Co. Maryland
- Gerard Briscoe from ? "Oronoco", "Belt's Desire" Deed 1769 Frederick Co. Maryland
- Gerard Briscoe from Thomas Clarkson, N Muddy Br., Pt "Robert's Delight" 100a, pt "Deer Park" 12a Wit. Geo Hardey Jr, John Baynes Land 23 Nov 1769 Frederick Co. Maryland.
- Gerard Briscoe to Robert Fenwick 148a Deed 8 OCT 1771 Franklin Co. [Prob Woodford Co], Kentucky.
- Gerard Brisco vs Isaac & Rebeccah Williams & Joseph Tomlinson. Spring 1772 Gerard, John & Permenus Brisco & Joseph West, took Patience alloted John Brisco, Gerard fr MD opposite etc. Land 1772/1796 Point Pleasant, Harrison Co.,Virginia
- Gerrard Briscoe made a payment to the estate of James Wilson Perry Mentioned 18 May 1773 Frederick Co.,Maryland.
- To Gerard Briscoe & Ludwick Yost from John Mummit 50a "Trails Choice" Grantee 1774 Frederick Co. Maryland.
- appraiser of Thomas Dyson Will Appraiser Between 1775-1776 Frederick Co.,Maryland.
- Justice 1776 Montgomery Co. Maryland.
- Gerard Briscoe to Robert Ponsonby "Belts Desire", 1,000a & house Deed 1777 Montgomery Co. Maryland.
- Deed of Gift from Robert Briscoe, Prince George's Parish Deed 1777 Frederick Co. Maryland
- Magastrate who returned 151 person for oath of fidelity included Robert Briscoe 2 Mar 1778 Magastrate, Montgomery Co. MD.
- Gerard Briscoe 158a waters Jeffersons Cr. br of Salt R., adj Charles Stewart Patent 1 Jun 1782 Jefferson Co. Kentucky.
- Gerard Briscoe Tax 1782 Frederick Co.,Virginia
- pat prob in Woodford Co KY this in deed 1806 Patent 1782 Franklin Co.,Kentucky Residence: 1785 Frederick Co. Virginia.
- Gerard Briscoe 7 white 18 black Tax 1785 Frederick Co. Virginia
- Vestry Frederick Parish Member 1785 Frederick Co. Virginia
- John Overall 525a head Long Lick Cr., adj Gerrard Brisoce & others. Mentioned 18 May 1787 Jefferson Co. Kentucky.
- Gerard Briscoe pd for self, black 6 & 6, horses 10 Cattle 13 2 wheeled carriages Tax 1787 Frederick Co.,Virginia; This is in error Alt. Death Abt 1790
- 34 1/3 acres upon the drains of Opeckon adjoining Gererd Briscoe Mentioned 1 Jan 1793 Frederick Co. Virginia.
- Gerard Briscoe White M 1 +16, horses 14, slaves 13, chair 1 Tax 1800 Frederick Co. Virginia.
- Guardian's bond - Nicholas Crist, Jr for Henriette Briscoe, Mariann Briscoe, Frances Briscoe, Matthew Briscoe, Robert Briscoe, Elender Wood, and Jerard Wood, infant heirs of Jerard Briscoe, surety Jacob Crist, Adam Shepherd, Adam Guthrie Mentioned 13 Sep 1802 Nelson Co.,Kentucky.
- Nicholas Crist appoints James Singleton atty to settle with admin. of Jerard Briscoe decd for Henrietta Marriann Frances Matthew & Robert Briscoe Infant heirs to Jerrard Briscoe Decd & Elinder Jerrard W Briscoe & Elizabeth Briscoe heirs at law Mentioned 18 Jan 1806 Bullitt Co. Kentucky.
- Nicholas Crist & Ruth his wife sells to Parmeneus Briscoe one ninth part of one fourth part of land in Frederick County Virginia called Clover Dale (home of Gerard) Mentioned 25 Sep 1813 Bullitt Co.,Kentucky.
- Robert Briscoe's son Gerrard dec intestate with heirs: widow Margaret; dau. Polly wife of Cornelius Baldwin; Eleanor wife of Archibald Stuart, Elizabeth wife of Hugh Holmes, Nancy decd wife of Briscoe who left heirs Mentioned 1817 Loudoun Co.,Virginia."
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