William Tilghman
1756–1827 · Talbot County, MD
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Circuit Court for the Third Circuit | Chief Judge | John Adams (Federalist) | Mar 3, 1801 | Abolition of Court, Jul 1, 1802 |
Education
- College of Philadelphia (now University of Pennsylvania), M.A.
- College of Philadelphia (now University of Pennsylvania), A.B., 1772
- Read law, 1783
Professional Career
Private practice, Talbot County, Maryland, 1783-1788; State delegate, Maryland, 1788-1790; State senator, Maryland, 1791-1793; Private practice, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1794-1801, 1802-1805; President judge, Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas, First Judicial District, 1805; Judge, Pennsylvania High Court of Errors and Appeals, -1806; Chief justice, Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, 1806-1827
Opinions on This Site
7 opinions from 1806 to 1806