Benjamin Chew Tilghman

Benjamin Chew Tilghman
Photo of Tilghman by Frederick Gutekunst
Born	October 26, 1821 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	July 3, 1901 (1901-07-04) (aged 79) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Burial place	Church of St. James the Less
Education	Bristol College University of Pennsylvania (1839)
Occupation	Inventor
Known for	Inventor of the process of sandblasting
Relatives	William Tilghman
Awards	Elliott Cresson Medal
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Benjamin Chew Tilghman (October 26, 1821 — July 3, 1901) was an American soldier and inventor. He is best known as the inventor of the process of sandblasting.