What is Molly Pitcher's full name?
Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley
Molly Pitcher date of birth:
October 13, 1754
How old was Molly Pitcher when died?
77
Where was Molly Pitcher born?
Trenton, New Jersey
When did Molly Pitcher die?
January 22, 1832
Where did Molly Pitcher die?
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
What is Molly Pitcher nationality?
American
What is Molly Pitcher's occupation?
Military man
Molly Pitcher claim to fame:
Revolutionary War icon
Short Biography
Molly Pitcher was a nickname given to a woman said to have fought in the American Battle of Monmouth, who is generally believed to have been Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley. Since various Molly Pitcher tales grew in the telling, many historians regard Molly Pitcher as folklore rather than history, or suggest that Molly Pitcher may be a composite image inspired by the actions of a number of real women. The name itself may have originated as a nickname given to women who carried water to men on the battlefield during the war.