Overview
James Tilghman (1716–1793) was a prominent lawyer and public servant in colonial Maryland and Pennsylvania.
Biography
The fourth son of Colonel Richard Tilghman and Anna Maria Lloyd, he was born at his family's estate, the Hermitage, on the Chester River in Talbot County on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
Early life
After studying law, Tilghman began his practice in Annapolis and in 1743 married Anne Francis (1727–1771), daughter of Tench Francis (Sr.).
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