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Elizabeth Sanders Mulligan. . . ( m. 1773) . Children. 3 sons, 5 daughters. Hercules Mulligan (September 25, 1740 – March 4, 1825) was an Irish-American tailor and spy during the American Revolutionary War. He was a member of the Sons of Liberty .
Mar 12, 2024 · This image of “Hercules Mulligan” has spread across the internet as other articles, even historical sites, have mindlessly parroted. The only problem: it is a painting of Charles Carroll, the signer of the Declaration of Independence.
- Neil Cosgrove
By Natasha Ishak | Edited By Leah Silverman. Published February 16, 2022. Updated March 7, 2024. Although he was an Irish tailor for the Redcoats, Hercules Mulligan was also a secret member of the Sons of Liberty — and the perfect Patriot spy during the American Revolution.
Jul 10, 2019 · Updated on July 10, 2019. Born in Ireland’s County Londonderry on September 25, 1740, Hercules Mulligan immigrated to the American colonies when he was just six years old. His parents, Hugh and Sarah, left their homeland in hopes of improving life for their family in the colonies; they settled in New York City and Hugh became the eventual ...
- Patti Wigington
The Legend of Hercules Mulligan. June 30, 2016. Intelligence and Operations. We’re all familiar with the legendary heroes who fought to secure our independence from the British: George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Paul Revere and his midnight ride. But there are many other influencers of the Revolutionary War whose names don’t immediately ...
Oct 18, 2023 · The County Antrim tailor, Hercules Mulligan, who stole secrets from New York's rich as a spy and saved America's first president George Washington's life twice.
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Jan 3, 2024 · Hercules Mulligan’s contributions, though vital, have often been obscured by the larger-than-life narratives of other revolutionary figures. While Hamilton, Washington, and Jefferson have ...
