Person:Tench Tilghman (1)

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Tench Tilghman
b.25 Dec 1744 Fausley, Talbot, Maryland, United States
d.18 Apr 1786 Chestertown, Kent, Maryland, United States
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m. 1743
  1. Tench Tilghman1744 - 1786
  2. William Tilghman, Esq.1756 - 1827
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m. 9 Jun 1783
  1. Anna Margaretta Tilghman1784 -
  2. Elizabeth Tench Tilghman1786 -
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Facts and Events
Name Tench Tilghman
Gender Male
Birth[1] 25 Dec 1744 Fausley, Talbot, Maryland, United Statesat Fausley plantation
Marriage 9 Jun 1783 St. Michael's parish ; they are 1st cousins
to Anna Maria Tilgham
Death[1][2] 18 Apr 1786 Chestertown, Kent, Maryland, United States
Reference Number Q7699551 (Wikidata)
References
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Tench Tilghman, in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
    last accessed Dec 2022.

    Tench Tilghman (/ˈtɪlmən/, December 25, 1744 – April 18, 1786) was an officer in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He served as an aide-de-camp to General George Washington, achieving the rank of lieutenant colonel.

    Tilghman rose to become a trusted member of Washington's staff. The historic events of the time sparked his transformation from a privileged family member of Loyalists to a dedicated Patriot. He paid a high price, facing tragedies including a split with Loyalist members of his family, and illness and an early death from disease contracted during the American Revolutionary War. ...

  2. ↑ MATRICULATES. 1761., in University of Pennsylvania, Biographical Catalogue of the Matriculates of the College: Together with Lists of the Members of the College Faculty and the Trustees, Officers and Recipients of Honorary Degrees, 1749-1893. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1894)
    7.

    + TENCH TILGHMAN.
    b. Talbot co., Md., Dec. 25, 1744;
    d. Balto., Md.. Apr. 18, 1786.
    s. James Tilghman and Anne Francis.
    Entered May, 1758.
    Mcht. in Phila.
    Capt. Penna. militia, 1776.
    Mil. Sec. and A. D. C. to Gen. Washington, 1776-83,
    Lt. Col. Cont. Army, 1777.
    On the surrender of Cornwallis, he was chosen by Washington to bear his despatch to Cong, announcing that
    event. For this service he was voted the thanks of Cong. , a sword, and a horse with accoutrements.
    After the war he became a mcht in Balto.
    m. Anna Maria, dau, Matthew Tilghman.
    See Hanson, Appleton, Keith.

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