10 Facts About James Tilton

James Tilton was an American physician and soldier from Dover, Delaware.

James Tilton was a delegate for Delaware in the Continental Congress of 1783 and 1784 and served as Surgeon General of the United States Army during the War of 1812.

James Tilton graduated in 1768 and earned a degree as a Doctor of Medicine in 1771.

James Tilton started a medical practice at Dover and served as an infantry Lieutenant in Dover's Company of the Kent County militia.

James Tilton served with distinction and saw action at the battles of Brooklyn, White Plains, Trenton, and Princeton.

James Tilton served several terms in the state's House of Representatives.

James Tilton was the first to be appointed to that position and served from June 1813 until June 15,1815.

James Tilton died in 1822 at his home just outside Wilmington.

James Tilton is buried in the Wilmington and Brandywine Cemetery.

James Tilton was a longtime member of the American Philosophical Society, elected in 1773 and headed the Delaware Medical Society.