Tench Tilghman | |
|---|---|
 Tench Tilghman, Revolutionary War officer | |
| Born | December 25, 1744 Fausley, Maryland |
| Died | April 18, 1786 (aged 41) Chestertown, Maryland |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Rank | lieutenant colonel |
| Unit | aide de camp |
| Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War |
| Relations | Anna Maria Tilghman (wife)
Anna Margaretta (Daughter, b. 1784) Elizabeth Tench (Daughter, b. 1786) |
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.