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A Tale of Two Brothers: Patriot & Outlaw (Zoom)

  • Fountaindale Public Library 300 West Briarcliff Road Bolingbrook, IL, 60440 United States (map)

Enjoy the tale of two brothers during the Revolutionary War: one a Tory refugee leader, and the other an enlisted soldier in the Continental Army. Presented by Janice M. Sellers.

This presentation focuses on the contrasting lives of two brothers during the Revolutionary War: Joseph and Moses Mulliner. One was known as a Tory and refugee leader, commanding a British boat and inspiring terror through raids around New Jersey. The other enlisted as a soldier in the Continental Army. 

Genealogist Janice M. Sellers delves into the story of these two brothers, examining the historical context of their actions and the decisions they made during a tumultuous period in American history. 

This program is part of our "Freedom For All" genealogy series, highlighting records, resources and untold stories for the America 250 commemoration.

This program is a Zoom webinar. A link to the webinar and a handout will be sent one day before the event. A reminder email will be sent an hour before the event.

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