Tench Tilghman
American army officer
Died when: 41 years 114 days (495 months)Star Sign: Capricorn
Tench Tilghman (/'t?lm?n/, 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.
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