Andrew Briscoe

Andrew Briscoe
Birth nameAndrew Briscoe
Born(1810-11-25)November 25, 1810
Claiborne County, Mississippi
DiedOctober 4, 1849(1849-10-04) (aged 38)
New Orleans, Louisiana
Allegiance Republic of Texas
Service/branchRepublic of Texas Texas Army
Years of service1835–1836
RankCaptain
CommandsLiberty Volunteers; Company A, Infantry Regulars
Battles/warsBattle of Concepción, Siege of Bexar, Battle of San Jacinto
RelationsParmenas Briscoe (father)

Andrew Briscoe (November 25, 1810 – October 4, 1849) was a merchant, revolutionary, soldier, and jurist. He was an organizer of the Texas Revolution, attending the Convention of 1836 and signing the Texas Declaration of Independence. He fought in three major battles, including the victory at San Jacinto. He was the first Chief Justice of Harrisburg County, Texas.


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