TILGHMAN, Lloyd

Confederate

Born: January 18 1816, nr Claiborne MD

Died: May 16 1863, Bakers' Creek MS

Pre-War Profession: Graduated West Point 1836, resigned that year, railroad construction engineer, Mexican War, Captain in Maryland militia.

War Service: October 1861 Brig. Gen., inspected Forts Henry and Donelson, reported their being unready, Fort Henry (s), commanded Tilghman's Bde/Loring's Divn at Corinth, Holly Springs, Vicksburg campaign, Champion's Hill (k).

Post War: In the Vicksburg Campaign of 1863, he was hit in the chest by a shell and killed in the Battle of Champion Hill.