Andrew was born in Claiborne County, Mississippi and emigrated to Anahuac,Texas, where he opened a store. He fought with the Texas army during the revolution, and signed the Texas Declaration of Independence in 1836. He later served as Chief Justice of Harrisburg, Texas, from 1836-1839. After his term ended, he became a cattle dealer. In the spring of 1849, he moved with his family to New Orleans, where he lived until his death.
AndrewBriscoe, merchant, patriot, judge, and railroad promoter, was born on November 25, 1810, on the plantation of his father, Parmenas Briscoe, in Claiborne County, Mississippi.
Briscoe was captain of the Liberty Volunteers at the battle of Concepción
In 1836Briscoe was appointed chief justice of Harrisburg by Sam Houston.