Tilghman, William Born August 12, 1756, in Talbot County, MD Died April 29, 1827, in Philadelphia, PA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Circuit Court for the Third Circuit Nominated by John Adams on February 26, 1801, to a new seat authorized by 2 Stat. 89. Confirmed by the Senate on March 2, 1801, and received commission on March 3, 1801. Served as chief judge, 1801-1802. Service terminated on July 1, 1802, due to abolition of the court. 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 Research Collections Bibliography