Philip Briscoe

Artist: Mary Lou Fenton; Oil on canvas

Philip Briscoe was born on October 4, 1855 in Calvert County, Maryland. He was a member of one of Maryland’s most distinguished and oldest families, and was the son of James T. and Mary Briscoe.

He attended Charlotte Hall School in Southern Maryland, and St. John’s College in Annapolis. He practiced medicine in Mutual, Maryland. He was active in civic affairs, and was a member of the State Board of Aid and Charities for more than 15 years.

He served two terms as Vice President of the Medical & Chirurgical Faculty of Maryland, from 1908 to 1910. He also served as Vice President of the Maryland Public Health Association from 1897 to 1898, and as President of the Calvert County Medical Society.

Dr. Briscoe was married to Rebecca Duke and had three sons and one daughter. Two of his sons practiced medicine.

Dr. Briscoe died at age 72 on May 3, 1927 at Mercy Hospital in Baltimore.

This portrait was presented by his descendants and relatives on June 28, 1977.