FM #1487 - Mulliken History: Connection to American Revolution - 07/29/25
This session shares my conversation with Peter Mulliken, Franklin resident with some relatives having a role in the American Revolution. We had our discussion on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in his residence here in Franklin.
We talk about
- Nathaniel Mulliken and his story in Lexington
- Lydia Mulliken, Nathaniel’s daughter and betrothed to Dr Samuel Prescott
- Dr Prescott’s role completing the ride of Revere & Dawes
As Massachusetts celebrates the 250th anniversary, leading to the 250th anniversary of Franklin in 1778, there may be other family connections worth sharing with the community.
The recording runs about 24 minutes, so let’s listen in.
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Lexington Minutemen profile of Nathaniel Mulliken -> https://lexingtonminutemen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/natemulliken.pdf
Nathaniel’s background as a clockmaker ->
https://www.delaneyantiqueclocks.com/clocks/maker/nathaniel-mulliken-i-lexington-massachusetts
Tour Lexington and see the Mulliken house
https://www.tourlexington.us/listing/nathaniel-mulliken-house/
Dr Samuel Prescott background -> https://www.battlefields.org/learn/biographies/samuel-prescott
And
https://www.americanhistorycentral.com/entries/samuel-prescott-midnight-rider/
Nathaniel’s deposition of the fighting at Lexington and along the battleroad can be found in “William Diamond’s Drum” by Arthur Bernon Tourtellot. Copies are available through the interlibrary loan from libraries in Concord, Lexington and others.
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