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Encyclopedia > Andrew Briscoe

Andrew Briscoe (November 25, 1810October 4, 1849) was an American pioneer who fought in the Texas Revolution against Mexican authority.


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.


Briscoe is buried in State Cemetery at Austin, Texas. Briscoe County, Texas is named in his honor.




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Handbook of Texas Online: (398 words)
Andrew Briscoe, 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 1836 Briscoe was appointed chief justice of Harrisburg by Sam Houston.
Briscoe Elementary School (176 words)
Briscoe Elementary is located in the Magnolia Park and Mason Park communities in Southeast Houston.
Briscoe is a school-wide Title I school providing instruction to 550 students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through Sixth grade.
At Andrew Briscoe Elementary, it is our mission to prepare our students to be lifelong learners and achievers.
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