Nathaniel Tilton
- Born: 11 Sep 1726, Ipswich Essex Massachusetts
- Marriage (1): Abigail Gilman in 1746 in Ipswich Mass.
- Died: 11 Feb 1814, Sanbornton New Hampshire at age 87
 General Notes:
This Territory was settled long before it became a Town, the Sothern part of Sanborton known as Sanborton Bridge or Bridge Village.
It was incorporated as a separate Town in 1869 and Named Tilton, in Honor of Nathaniel Tilton, one of the first Settlers.
Nathaniel Tilton established an Iron Foundry and the Area's first Hotel, The Dexter House.
His Grandson Charles was a prominent Citizen of the Town when it was incorporated, prompting the choice of Name.
Charles E Tilton made a considerable Fortune in the 1849 California Gold Rush. He donated many Statues to the Town, including the Tilton Arch, and his Estate is now part of the Tilton School.
Noted events in his life were:
• Residence: Ipswich Mass.
Nathaniel married Abigail Gilman in 1746 in Ipswich Mass. (Abigail Gilman was born in 1726 in Ipswich Essex Massachusetts and died on 14 Oct 1803 in Sanbornton New Hampshire.)
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