Terry Berglund - A.K.A. David Stone Briscoe -
David Stone Briscoe, 3rd Lt. Co. D 43rd Battalion Virginia Cavalry (Mosby’s)
Born 1840, Lived in Loudon County Virginia
Moved to Leonardstown, St. Mary’s County Maryland and was living there when the war began
Enlisted June 18, 1861 Co H 1st Maryland Infantry prior to joining the 43rd.
Exact transfer date to the 43rd unknown.
Promoted to 3rd Lt. Co. D March 29, 1864 Following the death of William H Trundle
Recorded Involvement in:
Oct 13,1864 Skirmishes on the Valley Pike Between Winchester and Martinsburg W. VA.
Oct 14, 1864 “Greenback Raid” on the B&O RR near Duffield Station, Jefferson Co. W. VA.
Mar 12, 1865 Fight at Gantt’s house near Tysons Corner
Apr 10, 1865 Led Co D in the fight near Arundel’s Tavern
Pardoned Apr 22, 1865 at Winchester W. VA.
Age 24 at the time of pardon, Fair Complexion, dark hair, gray eyes, 5`- 9”
After the war, Lawyer located at 724 LawBldg Baltimore Md. In 1909
Died 1914 and is Buried St. John’s Episcopal Church Cemetery, Baltimore Md.
Reasons for the selection of D. S. Briscoe as my Persona.
1. I was searching for someone that had a recorded history, but would NOT have been considered as FAMOUS in the eyes of History.
2. I wanted someone who had survived the war which hopefully would/will allow me to attempt to locate a current living relative.
3. I made no effort to attempt to find a ranger that would match my physical appearance or age as this would have been highly difficult if not impossible.
4. I do have a real liking for the name “Briscoe” and upon discovering that D.S. Briscoe met the first two requirements, I made the decision to adopt him as my persona.
I have begun limited research into his history and perhaps the location of any living relatives, but as yet this research is only in the beginning stages. When or if, I ever make a trip to Baltimore, I fully intend to pay my respects to his final resting place and have purchased a small “First National” flag to be placed there in his honor.