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Her real name was Mary McCauley She followed her husband to war and reportedly fought when he was wounded?
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What did Mary Hays McCauley do through out the Revolutionary War?
Well, Mary Hays McCauley took over her husband role in the American Revolution as a male prostitute Above answer is crap, just disregard. McCauley followed her husband into battle as did some other women during this time. She did however take his post at his cannon, after he was wounded or collapsed at the Battle of Monmouth. This could be one of the starting points for the "Molly Pitcher" legend. Records from that time period are at best somewhat "cloudy"
What college did Molly Pitcher go to?
She didn't go to college. No woman did her time. She followed her husband to war and when he was wounded took up his position. She wasn't even in history books until about 10-15 years ago.
Why was Molly Pitcher famous?
In the Battle of Monmouth in the Revolutionary War, Molly Pitcher saved many people from dying of thirst. She bravely carried water onto the battlefield to help wounded soldiers drink, while bullets were flying all around her. Also, when her husband was wounded, she took his place at the cannon for the rest of the day.
Why is Molly Pitcher famous for?
Her real name was Mary Hays. She got her name because Molly is a nick name for Mary and she carried a pitcher of water and soldiers used to call "Molly get the pitcher." Her husband's name was William Hays and he used to fire the cannon. If he was ever wounded, Molly would take his place.
Who were the American leaders of the battle of wounded knee?
Sacajewia
Was Molly Pitcher part of the American revolution war?
yes, real name was Mary Mc Cauley, she followed her husband to war and reportedly fought when he was wounded.
What did Mary Hays McCauley do through out the Revolutionary War?
Well, Mary Hays McCauley took over her husband role in the American Revolution as a male prostitute Above answer is crap, just disregard. McCauley followed her husband into battle as did some other women during this time. She did however take his post at his cannon, after he was wounded or collapsed at the Battle of Monmouth. This could be one of the starting points for the "Molly Pitcher" legend. Records from that time period are at best somewhat "cloudy"
Took place of her wounded husband during the Revolution?
Margaret Corbin is well known for taking the place of her husband when he was fatally wounded during the battle at Fort Washington on November 16th, 1776. Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley who was nicknamed Molly Pitcher did the same thing during the battle at Monmouth in New Jersey when her husband collapsed at the cannon during the war in 1778.
Who took the place of her wounded husband during the Revolution?
Margaret Corbin
What college did Molly Pitcher go to?
She didn't go to college. No woman did her time. She followed her husband to war and when he was wounded took up his position. She wasn't even in history books until about 10-15 years ago.
Who took the place of her wounded husband during the American revolution?
Margret Hitchet
What was one of the main things that molly pithcer did in the war?
take the cannon when her husband got wounded
Who was the woman that took place at the canon after her husband was wounded in the American revolution?
The woman who did that was Margaret Ludwig Hays, or Molly Pitcher which they named her
How is Mary Hays a patriot?
Mary Hays gave pitchers of water to thirsty soldiers and manned a cannon in the war if her husband were wounded
Why was Molly Pitcher famous?
In the Battle of Monmouth in the Revolutionary War, Molly Pitcher saved many people from dying of thirst. She bravely carried water onto the battlefield to help wounded soldiers drink, while bullets were flying all around her. Also, when her husband was wounded, she took his place at the cannon for the rest of the day.
What was the last major event of the Indians war?
Wounded Knee Massacre
What were Molly's Pitcher major events of life?
molly pitchers important events in her life were that she took over the cannon when her husband was wounded. She was also named a solider by George Washington.
