Mary Hays McCauly took her fallen husband's place at his cannon during the Battle of Monmouth in 1778. She will forever be remembered by artillerymen as "Molly Pitcher."
Molly Pitcher originally just carried water for the soldiers. During the battle her husband was wounded while firing a cannon. Molly ran over and took over the cannon and began firing and loading the cannon.
Not a lot is known about John McCauley, Mary Ludwig Hays' second husband. History only records that he simply 'disappeared' sometime between 1807 and 1810 and that the time they spent together was not pleasant. His fate is not known.
Molly Pitcher was born in 1754 and is said to have fought in the American Battle of Monmouth. Her real name is claimed to be Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley, but passing through folklore, her name is said to have been changed to describe women who carried water to men during battle.
Molly Pitcher is the nick name given to a woman Mary Ludwig Hays who fought in Battle of Monmouth. She was married to one William Hays who was an artillery man during the same battle. It is believed that Mary along with other women washed clothes and blankets and cared for sick and dying soldiers in continental army camp in the same battle.
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During the Battle of Monmouth on 28 June 1778 during the American Revolutionary War.
In the American Revolutionary War during the Battle of Monmouth in 1778.
"Molly Pitcher", who at the Battle of Monmouth is generally believed to have been a woman named Mary Ludwig Hays McCauly. "Molly Pitcher" may have been a general nickname given to any woman who carried water to soldiers during a battle.
Molly Pitcher could have been several different women that lived after the Battle of Monmouth. Margaret Corbin was wounded in the arm during that battle and was given an annual pension of $50. It could have been Mary Hayes McCauley who was not injured and was given an annual pension of $40.
No, the Battle of Monmouth happened during the Revolutionary War, in New Jersey.
During the Battle of Monmouth in 1778, Mary Ludwig Hays carried water to her husband and other soldiers. The soldiers called her"Moll of the Pitcher," or Molly Pitcher. When her husband was wounded, she took his place, loading and firing a cannon.
She brought water to soldiers on the battlefield during the american revolution. Hope this helps!
Legend has it that "Molly Pitcher" did so. She is believed to have been Mary Ludwig Hays, although there is some debate as to whether or not she actually fired a cannon during the battle.
Yes there was a battle at monmouth in the revolutionary war. During that battle there was a massive heat wave and most men died from the heat instead of GSW's. (Gun Shot Wounds).
she carried water back and fourth from a well to her husband and his fellow artilleryman's. for other information on Molly Pitcher please use "EARLYAMERICA.com" please subscribe
Molly Pitcher was a member of the Daughters of Liberty. Molly Pitcher served on the battlefield during the Battle of Monmouth, helping Revolutionary soldiers who were collapsing from the heat by bringing them water from a nearby spring.