Matthew Tilghman Goldsborough (1812-1861)

Major M. Tilghman Goldsborough, of "Ellenborough" Easton, Maryland

He was descended on both sides of his family from two of the oldest and most prominent families in Maryland. He was assistant engineer for the Wilmington & Weldon Railroad before settling at Easton to farm. He was President of the Talbot County Agricultural Society and Vice-President of the State Society. In 1860, he built Ellenborough, named for his wife and cousin, Ellen Tilghman (1819-1890). He was described as, "an estimable gentleman... one of the most intelligent and at the same time practical and successful farmers... graced with all gentle and kindly courtesies". His son, Colonel F. Carroll Goldsborough, built Canterbury Manor at Easton in 1906.

Parents (2)

Nicholas Goldsborough

Col. Nicholas Goldsborough, of Otwell, Talbot Co., Maryland

1787-1857

Elizabeth Tench Tilghman

Mrs Elizabeth Tench (Tilghman) Goldsborough

1786-1852

Spouse (1)

Eleanor Sarah Tilghman

Mrs "Ellen" (Tilghman) Goldsborough, of "Ellenborough" Talbot Co., Maryland

1819-1890

Children (4)

Matthew Tilghman Goldsborough

Mathew Tilghman Goldsborough Jr., of "Ellenborough" Easton, Talbot Co., Maryland

1847-1928

Francis Carroll Goldsborough

Col. F. Carroll Goldsborough, of "Canterbury Manor" Easton, Talbot Co., Maryland

1849-1917

Fannie Van Wick Goldsborough

Mrs Fannie Van Wick (Goldsborough) Archer

1853-1870

Walter Gwynn Goldsborough

Walter Gwynn Goldsborough, died in early adulthood, unmarried

1854-1873

Associated Houses (1)

Ellenborough

Easton, Maryland