The Family of Dr. John BRISCOE and
Elizabeth MCMILLAN
(9th. Generation)

314 John BRISCOE, b. Mar 1717, St. Mary's Co., MD, s/o Philip and Elizabeth (_____) BRISCOE (see 628), d. 7 Dec 1778, Berkeley Co., VA, m. (315) Elizabeth Harrison MCMILLAN (see 630), b. May 1730, Prince Williams Co., VA, d/o Capt. John and Ann Francis (HARRISON) MCMILLAN, d. 5 Jul 1774, Berkeley Co., WV. John BRISCOE, m. 2nd., 27 Mar 1776, Ann LAMAR, of Queen Anne Co., MD. There was no issue to the 2nd. marriage, and she died in 1812, d/o John and Susannah (TYLER) LAMAR. Ann was the aunt of John BRISCOE Jr's. wife Eleanor MAGRUDRER. Dr. John BRISCOE was a physician who migrated from St. Mary's Co., MD, to the Valley of Virginia as early as 1743, and was an early settler of the valley in Frederick Co., VA, later Berkeley Co., VA, now Jefferson Co., WV.. In 1747, a road was laid out from Winchester to his home. Along with Morgan Morgan and Mr. Hite, they were responsible for building the first church edifice in the valley. He was the presiding Justice of the County Court in Berkeley for a number of years. He built 'Piedmont' near Charles Town, WV. In 1782-1787 Dr. John was taxed on 1 pole 19 slaves in Berkeley Co., VA. In the Berkeley Tax Records, he had 7 blacks over 16; 7 blacks under 16; 6 horses, 12 cattle, was exempted because he had a physician's licenses In his will, probated 20 Jan 1789, he names wife Ann, and sons Hezekial, John, and Parmenas. His son John was the executor of the will. It was witnesses by Sarah Slaughter, Elizabeth BAKER, and Frances Davis. The estate was inventoried on 20 Dec 1791 and settled on 12 Oct 1812. Several of his children moved to Nelson Co. and other counties on KY, probably because John BRISCOE entered 2000 acres of land in northeast Nelson Co., for military service during the Revolutionary War. He gave civil service during the war and was active in organizing the militia, and at one time was an active surgeon for the company. WILL (BR31, FH35, KYNEB6 p362, MDB58 p125, MDB63 p79, 87, VAB11, 12, US4-5, WVB1, WVBEB15, 24, WVBE18) Children:

314.2 Parmenas BRISCOE, b. 1 May 1749, m. Ann BRISCOE, d/o Gerard BRISCOE. Parmenas BRISCOE  sold to Hugh Holmes, Winchester, VA, for $2265, 1/4 part of a tract of land in Frederick Co., called 'Cloverdale' containing 434 acres on the death of the late Gerrard BRISCOE, dec., , to the heirs of Nancy BRISCOE, dec., also 1/4 interest in slaves Pompey, Samuel, Venas, Emily, Warner, and Phillip; the date was not included. Parmenas received 400 acres on the south side of Long Lick Creek and 400 acres on Long Lick Creek, Nelson Co., KY for War service. No date present and it is not known if this was service in the Revolution or the War of 1812. In 1792 Parmenas appears on the Nelson Co., Tax List with 1 white over 21, and 400 acres of land. On 8 Nov 1796, Parmenas BRISCOE sold to Gerard BRISCOE of Frederick Co., VA, for 600 pounds, nine negroes and livestock. On 10 Oct 1797, Parmenas sold to James Speed, of Mercer Co., KY, for 401 pounds, released all lands titled to James Smith, James Barbee, and Lewis Craig of Mercer Co. On 3 May 1797 Parmenas vs. John Thurman in covenant by consent continued to the next court; continued again on 6 Jul 1797 and 7 Sep 1797, and on 2 Jan 1798 the plaintiff paid the cost of the continuance, eventually Parmenas was awarded 359 pounds 6 shillings and 8 pence, since Thurman did not perform the covenant. On 26 Jun 1817, Parmenas witnessed the will of Joseph Enlow. On 7 Sep 1824, Nicholas CRIST was issued an administrative bond as administrator of the estate of Parmenas BRISCOE, for $2000, with Henry Crist, Absolom FROMAN, and Frances C. Brady providing security. (KYNEB2 p74, 79, 269, 9 p15, 383, 10 v6 p63, MDB58 p136) Children:

314.2c Eleanor BRISCOE m. 15 Apr 1806, Nelson Co., KY, Absalom FROMAN b. 1774, s/o Jacob and Barbara FROMAN. Absalom provided security to Nicholas CRIST administer of Permenas' will on 9 Sep 1824, Nelson Co., KY. (KYNEB2, 6 p253)

314.3d Ruth 'Ruthy' BRISCOE m. 21 Apr 1795, Nelson Co., KY, by Joshua Carman (or Coleman), Nicholas CRIST Jr., d. c1815/16. The bond for the marriage was on 18 Apr 1795, bond by Stephen BRISCOE, with consent filed by "Parmena" BRISCOE the mother of Ruthy. Ruth's mother was named Ann, and somewhere in the translation the gender of Parmenas her father changed. Nicholas was issued an administrative bond for $2000 as administrator of his father-in-law Parmenas's will on 7 Sep 1824. On 13 Sep 1802 he was guardian of Gerrard BRISCOE'S infant heirs, the bond issued in the amount of $30000. (KYNEB2, 7, 10 v2p24, v3p24) Children:

314.3d5 Berrella CRIST b. c1824, KY, m. William DAVID b. c1813, KY. In 1860 William was farming in Uniontown, Union Co., KY. In 1870 Barella C. is a widow living in Uniontown with a host of people in the household; daughter Ruth LYON and 2 children; and Angeline DAVID 45, and 5 children: Bob 21, Ellen 17, Mary 14, Minerva 10, and Maggie 5.(KYUN5-6) Children:

  • 314.3d5a Ruth C. DAVID b. c1843, KY
  • 314.3d5b Webster N. DAVID b. c1845, KY
  • 314.3d5c J. Crittenden DAVID b. c1849, KY
  • 314.3d5d Sallie DAVID b. c1852, KY
  • 314.3d5e George DAVID b. c1859, KY

314.3d5a Ruth C. DAVID b. c1843, KY m. _____ LYON. In 1870 Ruth and her 2 children were living  with her mother, Barella in Uniotown, Union Co., KY. (KYUN6) Children:

  • 314.2d5a1 Will LYON b. c1866, Ky
  • 314.2d5a2 Robert LYON b. c1867, KY

314.3d5a J. Crittenden DAVID b. Sep 1848, KY, m. _____ DAVIS, d. bef. 1900. In 1900 Crittenden, a widower, was farming in 2nd. District, Union Co., KY, with his mother-in-law, Martha C. DAVIS in the household. In 1900 he was living with his daughter, Ruth RUCKLE, in the same district. (KYUN8, 10) Children:

  • 314.3d5a1 Ruth D. DAVID b. Jul 1872, KY
  • 314.3d5a2 Henry G. DAVID b. Dec 1878, KY
  • 314.3d5a3 Laura E. DAVID b. Mar 1885, KY
  • 314.3d5a4 Edwin P. DAVID b. Oct 1887

314.3d5a1 Ruth D. DAVID b. Jul 1872, KY b. Jul 1872, KY, m. Martin P. RUCKER b. c1862, KY. In 1910 Martin was farming in 2nd. District, Union Co., KY, with his father-in-law, J. Crittenden DAVID and brother-in-law, Edwin P DAVID in the household. (KYUN9)

314.3d5a2 Henry G. DAVID b. Dec 1878, KY, m. c1909, Sarah J. (BUCKMAN) ALVEY?, b. c1881, KY, d/o William M. BUCKMAN. In 1910 Henry was farming in 2nd. District, Union Co., KY. His wife was previously married to an ALVEY, and her 2 children William D. 11, and Mary M. 7, were in the household. (KYUN9) Children:

  • 314.3d5a2a Florence M. DAVID b. 1909/10

314.2j Gerrard BRISCOE d. by 13 Sep 1802, Nelson Co., KY. Gerrard lived at the head of Lick Creek 26 Apr 1790. On 11 Nov 1798 Gerard BRISCOE vs. William Hardin, the court ordered a survey of Hardin Co. controversial land, in which the sheriff was to attend to remove force if any was applied. On 11 Nov 1799 Elijah Craig vs. Gerrard BRISCOE on caveat, was dismissed. On 12 Nov 1799 Gerrard was assessed 7 pounds 5 shillings 10 pence for not performing a caveat to John Thurman. On 7 May 1799 Permenas BRISCOE in chancery, defendant motion to dissolve complainant's injunction continued to the next court; the court ordered a survey on Jefferson Co., land, with the sheriff again to attended to remove any force. On 13 Sep 1802, a guardian bond was issued to Nicholas CRIST Jr., as guardian of infant heirs of Gerrard BRISCOE, dec., in the amount of $30000 with Adam Shepherd, Adam Guthrie, and Jacob Crist suretors. (KYNEB2 p22, 9 p57, 75, 77, 85, 88, 318) Children:

314.2j7 Gerrard D. BRISCOE m. 28 May 1812, Nelson Co., KY, Rachel PIERSON. On 17 Jan 1820 Gerrard BRISCOE and Samuel BRISCOE ware appointed as guardians of George E. BRISCOE orphan of John BRISCOE, dec., with $2000 surety with Harrison BRISCOE. (KYNEB3, 9 p364, 10v3, KYNE6) Children:

  • 314.2j7a Frances E. BRISCOE
  • 314.2j7b Harriet BRISCOE
  • 314.2j7c Dorcas BRISCOE
  • 314.2j7d Juliann BRISCOE (possible)
  • 314.2j7e Elizabeth BRISCOE (possible)

314.2j7a Frances E. BRISCOE m. 28 Apr 1836, Nelson Co., KY, by Isaac TAYLOR. The bond for the marriage issued 23 Apr 1836, by Gerrard D. BRISCOE. (KYNEB8 10v6)

314.2j7b Harriet BRISCOE m. 28 Sep 1838, Nelson Co., KY, by Isaac TAYLOR, James Hervy HUBBARD. A bond was paid by Gerrard W. BRISCOE, with concent by Gerrard BRISCOE. (KYNEB8 10v6)

314.2j7c Dorcas BRISCOE m. 3 Feb 1839, Nelson Co., KY, by Isaac TAYLOR, William DUVALL. The bond was issued 2 Feb 1839 by Henderson Hibbs. (KYNEB8 10v6)

314.2j7d Juliann BRISCOE m. 17 Aug 1837, Nelson Co., KY, by Isaac Taylor, Isaac T. JENKINS b. c1818, KY. The bond issued 14 Aug 1837 by Isaac JENKINS. In 1860 and 1880 Isaac was farming in Nelson Co., KY. (KYNEB8 10v6, KYNE8, 10) Children:

  • 314.2j7d1 William Edward JENKINS b. c1843, KY
  • 314.2j7d2 Samuel JENKINS b. c1847, KY
  • 314.2j7d3 George JENKINS b. c1853, KY
  • 314.2j7d4 Isaac T. JENKINS b. c1857, KY
  • 314.2j7d5 Sarah E. JENKINS b. c1860, KY

314.2j7e Elizabeth BRISCOE m. 26 Aug 1840, Nelson Co., KY, by Isaac Taylor, Samuel WIGGINTON. A bond was issued 25 Aug 1840 by James Hubbard. (KYNEB8 10v6)

314.3 John BRISCOE, b. 2 Jul 1759, d. 12 May 1818, m. 19 Feb 1784, Frederick co., MD, Eleanor MAGRUDER, b. 6 Jan 1766, d. Tue, 11 Mar 1806, Jefferson Co., VA, d/o Alexander and Susan (LAMAR) MAGRUDER, d. 11 Mar 1806. Eleanor was interred in the family burial ground.. In 1872-1787, John paid tax on 1 pole 8 slaves in Berkeley Co., VA. John was taxed on 9 blacks over 16, 9 blacks under 16, 9 horses, and 12 cattle in the Berkeley Co. Tax Records. He was Justice of the Peace in 1774 and 1798. An Obituary for Eleanor stated that on 28 Mar 1806, Mrs. Eleanor BRISCOE, 43, d. Tue 11th. inst., consort of John BRISCOE, Esq., of Jefferson Co., leaves 8 children and husband. Interred in family burying ground. Sermon by Rev. Mr. Collins. Ann LAMAR who m. Dr. John BRISCOE as a 2nd. wife was a sister of Eleanor's mother, Susan LAMAR. (BR31, MDB58 p125, VAB11, 12, WVBEB16 p15, 24, WVJEB4) Children:

(NOTE: Believe this to be the family of John BRISCOE 1789-1931/34; more proof needed)
314.3c John BRISCOE b. Wed. 28 Jan 1789, d. 12 Dec 1831 (1834 on gravestone), m. Sarah DARKE? b. c1804/05 VA; In 1850 Sarah was living in Jefferson Co., VA. In 1860 she was living in Charles Town, Jefferson Co., and in 1870 she was living alone in Grant Twp., Jefferson Co. John is buried Briscoe Cem., at 'Piedmont', Jefferson Co., WV(WVJE12-14) Known Children:

314.3c1 Frederick A. BRISCOE b. c1822, VA, probably never married. In 1870 he was retired farmer in Grant District, Jefferson Co., WV, with his brother William D. BRISCOE and family, and 5 blacks in the household; _____? Roberson 30, a laborer, Emily 24, a  domestic servant, and children, Martha 7, Carter 4, and Lever J. In 1880 he was living with brother William D. BRISCOE in Charles Town, Jefferson Co., WV. (WVJE14-15)

314.3c3 William D. (DARKE?) BRISCOE b. 21 Sep 1832, VA, d. 20 Apr 1906, m. c1866, Eva G. _____ (Evelyn in 1870 Census) b. 17 Mar 1848, d. 4 May 1924. In 1870 he was living with his brother Frederick A. in Grant Twp., Jefferson Co., WV, with his wife and daughter, Evelyn. In 1880 he was living in Charles Town, Jefferson Co, with his brother Frederick BRISCOE, Betty Cecil 22, a teacher in the household. In 1900 there were 2 black servants in the home: William Laury 20, and William Blackburn 22. In 1910 Eva has 2 black servants in the home: Allen Burns and Hattie Ransom 16. In 1920, she has her daughter Louisa, and a servant, Philip Parsons in the home, and she was living in Ransom, Jefferson Co. William and Sarah are buried in Zion Episcopal Church Cem., Charles Town. with five of their children. (WVJEB4, WVJE14-17, 19) Children:

  • 314.3c3a Evelyn BRISCOE b. c1869, WV
  • 314.3c3b Mary BRISCOE b. c1867, WV
  • 314.3c3c Daisy L. BRISCOE b. 17 Oct 1867, WV, d. 4 May 1949
  • 314.3c3d Sarah D. BRISCOE b. c27 Jan 1873, d. 21 Feb 1896
  • 314.3c3e Catherine BRISCOE b. 8 Sep 1875, d. 5 Apr 1955
  • 314.3c3f John P. BRISCOE b. 7 Apr 1881, d. 15 Feb 1962
  • 314.3c3g Louis G. BRISCOE b. 1884, d. 19 Oct 1979, age 95y
  • 314.3c3h Louise C. BRISCOE b. 1886, may have been counted twice in the 1920 census; a second time with Florence Hunter in Charles Town.

314.3c3f John P. BRISCOE b. 7 Apr 1881, d. 15 Feb 1962, m. Mary _____? b. c1880. In 1920 they were living in Charles Town, Jefferson Co., WV. John P. was a farmer. (WVJE17)

314.3d Thomas BRISCOE  Sun. b. 20 Feb 1791, VA, d. 15 May 1868, age 77y 2m 25d, m. Julia W. HITE b. 1 Feb 1802, VA, d. 28 Jun 1878, Charles Down, Jefferson Co., WV, age 76y 4m 22d, of old age, d/o James and Julia HITE. In 1850 Thomas was farming in Jefferson Co., VA. In 1860 they were living in Charles Town, Jefferson Co., with Lewis M. Lawrence 28, a farmhand living in the household. In 1870, Julia was a store clerk in Grant District, Jefferson Co., with Julia MILLER, her daughter and 3 children, Bettie, Franklin, and Hite in the household. (BR31, WVJEB4, 9, WVJE12-14) Children:

314.3d4 Thomas W. BRISCOE b. 9 Apr 1833, d. 24 Jul 1861, age 27y 10m 20d, physician, Co. B., 2nd. VA Vols., Civil War, wounded at Battle of Manassas 21 Jul 1861, buried Zion Episcopal Church Cem., Charles Town, Jefferson Co., WV. (BR31, WVJEB14)

314.3d5 Julia (Juliet) B. BRISCOE b. 1828/35 VA, m. Norman MILLER b. c1815, VA, d. bef. 1870. In 1850 Norman was a lawyer in Berkeley Co., VA. In 1860, his location was Martinsburg, Berkeley Co. In 1870 Julia was living with her mother in Grant District, Jefferson Co., WV, with three of her children: Bettie, Franklin, and Hite. (WVBE12-13, WVJE14) Children:

  • 314.3d5a Norman B. MILLER b. c1849, VA
  • 314.3d5b Julian Hite MILLER b. Dec 1851, VA
  • 314.3d5c Charles MILLER b. c1853, VA
  • 314.3d5d Francis (or Franklin) C. MILLER b. c1857, VA
  • 314.3d5e Bettie MILLER b. c1859/60, VA

314.3d5a Norman B. MILLER b. c1849, VA, m. Annie _____?, b. c1857, DC. In 1880 Norman was a druggist living in Washington, DC. They must have died prior to 1900, when their daughter, Juliet B., b. may 1879, was living with her uncle Julian Hite MILLER and and family in Washington. (WSDC8) Children:

  • 314.3d5a1 Juliet B. MILLER b. May 1879, DC

314.3d5g Julian Hite MILLER b. Dc 1851, VA, m. 1st., c1884, Anna L. _____?, b. Feb 1861, MD, d. by 1907; m. 2nd. c1907, Fanny G. _____? b. c1869, DC. In 1900 through 1920 Julian was a real estate dealer in Washington, DC. In 1900, his niece, Juliet, d/o his brother Norman was living in the household. The census indicates they had only 4 of 9 children living. In 1910 Charles F., Annie D., and Lillian are still at home. In 1920, Julian was living in a boarding house in Washington, operated by Anna C. Thrall. He owned his own business. (WSDC9-11) Children:

  • 314.3d5g1 Anna D. MILLER b. Jul 1885, MD
  • 314.3d5g2 Julian H. MILLER Jr., b. Oct 1887, MD
  • 314.3d5g3 Charles F. MILLER b. Dec 1888, MD
  • 314.3d5g4 Lilliam C. MILLER b. Feb 1891, DC
  • 314.3d5g5 Children probably dy.
  • 314.3d5g6 Children probably dy.
  • 314.3d5g7 Children probably dy.
  • 314.3d5g8 Children probably dy.
  • 314.3d5g9 Children probably dy.

314.3k Warner BRISCOE b. Sun. 28 Jun 1801, d. 1862, age 71, m. Ellen BRISCOE, his niece and d/o his brother, Henry Tyler McMillion BRISCOE,  b. 1833, VA, d. 18 Apr 1870, age 27y, Shepherdstown, Jefferson Co., WV. In 1850 Elen is living with her mother in Jacob P. ENTLER'S hotel in Shepherdstown. Warner is buried in Zion Episcopal Church  in Charles Town, Jefferson  Co. Ellen is buried in Elmwood Cem., Shepherdstown. (BR31, WVBEB17-19 Feb 1870 p79, -12 May 1874 p125) Children:

314.3l Henry T. McMillion BRISCOE b. Fri. 20 Feb 1791, d. n.d., m. Elizabeth ENTLER, b. c1812, VA, d. 18 Mar 1877, age 66y, d/o Daniel and Margaret (WELTZHEIMER) ENTLER (see ENTLER Family 88.3b). In 1850 Elizabeth was living in Shepherdstown, Jefferson Co., VA, with 2 daughters. In 1860 she and her daughter Ellen are living in Jacob P. ENTLER'S hotel in Shepherdstown. (WVJEB4, 9, WVJE12-13) Children:

314.3l1 Ellen BRISCOE b. 1833, Shepherdstown, d. 18 Apr 1870, age 37, WV, m. Capt. Warner BRISCOE, her uncle. (WVJEB9) see 314.3k above:

314.5 Sarah (Sally) BRISCOE, b. Sun. 13 Oct 1759, m. William SLAUGHTER. (BR31)

314.6 Frances 'Fanny' BRISCOE, b. Thur. 28 Oct 1762, m. 30 Jan 1781, Berkeley Co., VA, by Daniel Sturges, Minister, Ignatuis DAVIS. (BR31, WVBE1)

314.7 Hezekial BRISCOE, b. 26 Jun 1774, moved to Woodford Co., KY. (BR31, MDFR3 p87)

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