G. W. TILGHMAN, merchant, Sharpsburg, was born in Howard County, Maryland, in 1842. John O. Tilghman, the grandfather of G. W. Tilghman, of German origin, at an early date emigrated to the Eastern Shore of Mary- land, and was engaged in farming. His son, John O. Tilghman. Jr., went to Baltimore, learned the blacksmith trade, married Ellen Conyer, and they became the parents of six sons and six daughters, among whom G. W. is next to the youngest son. When a young man the latter left home, and was employed in iron-mills. In 1865 he came to Allegheny county, and followed iron business until 1879. when he engaged in business at his present place, where he has since continued. Mr. Tilghman married, in 1866. Lizzie, daughter of William Cupps. and one son, John, has been born to them. Mr, Tilghman next mar- ried Miss Mayhew, of O'Hara township, and two children have blessed their union. Jessie and George. Mr. Tilghman was in the army eight months, having enlisted in 1863 as cavalryman. He is a member of the A. O. U. W. and G. A. R., and of the Methodist Protestant Church; politically he is a Repub- lican.
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