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1754-1832

Who Was Molly Pitcher?

Molly Pitcher was an American patriot who carried pitchers of water to soldiers during the Revolutionary War's Battle of Monmouth, thereby earning her nickname. After her husband collapsed during the battle, she took over the operation of his cannon

There are so many legends surrounding Pitcher that some historians believe her story is folklore or a composite of several people.

Although there has been ample research done mostly by her descendants, independent review of the documents has led some historians to conclude that Pitcher cannot be definitely identified. Most sources identify her birth name as Mary Ludwig, daughter of Maria Margaretha and Johann George Ludwig, and identify her first husband as William Hays (also sometimes referred to as John Hays), who was in the artillery and fought at the Battle of Monmouth.

Early Life and the Battle of Monmouth

Pitcher was born circa October 13, 1754, near Trenton, New Jersey. In