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James Tilton

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James Tilton

Birth
Kent County, Delaware, USA
Death
14 May 1822 (aged 76)
Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, USA
Burial
Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, USA Add to Map
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United States War of 1812 General, Continental Congressman. When the Revolutionary War began he joined as a surgeon and in 1777 was put in charge of the military hospital located in Princeton, New Jersey. Was appointed by the Delaware General Assembly as a member of the Continental Congress and served from 1783 to 1784. Served a number of years in the Delaware General Assembly. Appointed as Surgeon General of the United States Army, serving from 1813 to 1815.
United States War of 1812 General, Continental Congressman. When the Revolutionary War began he joined as a surgeon and in 1777 was put in charge of the military hospital located in Princeton, New Jersey. Was appointed by the Delaware General Assembly as a member of the Continental Congress and served from 1783 to 1784. Served a number of years in the Delaware General Assembly. Appointed as Surgeon General of the United States Army, serving from 1813 to 1815.

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  • Originally Created by: Russ Pickett
  • Added: May 29, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7508817/james-tilton: accessed ), memorial page for James Tilton (1 Jun 1745–14 May 1822), Find a Grave Memorial ID 7508817, citing Wilmington and Brandywine Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.