William Stowell Tilton (February 1, 1828 – March 23, 1889) was an American businessman and soldier who led a regiment, and occasionally a brigade, in the Army of the Potomac during the American Civil War. He and his men were heavily engaged in the Battle of Gettysburg, where Tilton's performance created controversy.
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1 February 1828 Newburyport, Massachusetts
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Died |
23 March 1889 (aged 61) Newtonville, Massachusetts
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Zodiac | Aquarius |
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