Richard Tilghman (1672-1738)

Colonel The Hon. Richard Tilghman, of "The Hermitage" Chancellor of Maryland

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He was born at "The Hermitage" in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. He represented Talbot County in the Legislature for Maryland (1698-1702). He was a Member of the Lord Proprietor's Council (1711-1738); and, Chancellor of Maryland, 1722. He advanced (and was later repaid) the funds to build the second church at Chester. In 1700, he married Anna Maria Lloyd and had nine children. 

Parents (2)

Richard Tilghman

of "The Hermitage" Queen Anne's Co., Maryland

1626-1675

Mary (Foxley) Tilghman

Mrs Mary (Foxley) Tilghman

1630-1700

Spouse (1)

Anna Maria (Lloyd) Tilghman

Mrs Anna Maria (Lloyd) Tilghman

1676-1748

Children (5)

Richard Tilghman

Richard Tilghman, of "The Hermitage" Justice of the Provincial Court of Maryland

1705-1768

Anna Maria Tilghman

Mrs Anna Maria (Tilghman) Lloyd

1709-1763

William Tilghman

Justice William Tilghman, of "Grosses" Talbot County, Maryland

1711-1782

Edward Tilghman

Colonel Edward Tilghman, J.P., of Wye; High Sheriff of Queen Anne Co., Maryland

1713-1786

James Tilghman

of Philadelphia & "Fausley" Talbot Co., Maryland

1716-1793

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