William Tilghman | |
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 portrait by Rembrandt Peale | |
| Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania | |
| In office 1806–1827 | |
| Preceded by | Edward Shippen IV |
| Succeeded by | John Bannister Gibson |
| Chief Judge of the United States Circuit Court for the Third Circuit | |
| In office March 3, 1801 – March 8, 1802 | |
| Appointed by | John Adams |
| Preceded by | Seat established by 2 Stat. 89 |
| Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Tilghman August 12, 1756 Talbot County, Province of Maryland, British America |
| Died | April 29, 1827 (aged 70) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Relatives | Matthew Tilghman Tench Tilghman |
| Education | University of Pennsylvania (A.B., M.A.) read law |
William Tilghman (August 12, 1756 – April 29, 1827) was the Chief United States circuit judge of the United States Circuit Court for the Third Circuit and chief justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.