John Stevens identification papers, 1816 April 25

The Tilghman-Goldsborough papers consists of three series: Tilghman family, Goldman family, and Miscellaneous. The folders within each series are arranged chronologically, followed by undated materials. Series I, Tilghman family, contains manuscripts related to the children and grandchildren of William Tilghman (1711-1782) and Margaret Lloyd (1714-). Items of note in this series include the marriage contract and will of Mary Tilghman Roberts, as well as a file of correspondence from Matthew Tilghman to his aunt Mary Tilghman Roberts.

Series II, Goldsborough family, contains manuscripts related to the family of Anna Maria Tilghman (1737-1768) and her husband, Charles Goldsborough (1740-1769). This series includes the will of Charles Goldsborough (1707-1767), Anna Maria's father-in-law, a letter of advice from Sarah Yerbury Goldsborough to her son, William Tilghman Goldsborough, and a record of the births and baptisms of William Tilghman Goldsborough's children.

Series III, Miscellaneous, contains manuscripts that are not particularly associated with either the Tilghman family or the Goldsborough family. These include Dorchester county land papers, surveys for a tract of land called "Ennalls's Discovery", and various bonds and memorandums.