In the American revolution.
Mary Ludwig Hayes also said to be known as Molly Pitcher fought in the Battle of Monmouth during the American Revolution. At the time, the nickname Molly was very common for woman named Mary. Mary Hayes, attended to soldiers during the revolution by giving them water. After her husband fell to injury, it has been said that she continued to fight in his place by swabbing and loading his cannon. The nickname Molly Pitcher derived from her service and good deeds during the time period.
She was one of the knowed women that was able to fight in wars, in that time at laest. Isn't that amazing.
no, she married for the first time in 1778.
To William Hays in 1770
Molly Ludwig, known famously as Molly Pitcher got her name from carrying pitchers of water to soldiers during battle. She never went to college because at the time of the American Revolution, girls were not allowed to attend school.
It was a long time before women were allowed to fight in battles. Molly Pitchers is a nickname for the woman who fought in the American Battle of Monmouth.
I imagine her family was upset, but she wasn't known in her own time. It is modern history that she came to light.
She likes horses, monkeys, guns, football, and dresses
Many women did that. The name given to them was "Molly Pitcher." Molly was a common women's nickname for "Mary" at the time so the name probably referred to a composite of women. Mary Ludwig Hayes-McCauley was one of those women whose actions were added to the legend and who is typically credited as the Molly Pitcher.
Molly Pitcher, born Mary Ludwig, gave birth to her son in 1754. Since she was born in 1754, this would mean she was around 20 years old at the time of her son's birth. However, specific details about her life and birth year can vary in historical accounts.
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.
Oh, dude, you're talking about Molly Pitcher, the legendary Revolutionary War figure! So, like, her famous quote is supposedly "Well, if you won't, I will." She said this when her husband got injured during a battle and she took over firing the cannon. Pretty badass, right?