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Molly Pitcher
Americas First Heroine
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By Bill Coughlin, December 13, 2008 | |
| | | 1. Molly Pitcher Marker | | |
Inscription. During the Revolutionary War, on June 28, 1778. A blistering hot day at the Battle of Monmouth. A woman who was with her husband, John Casper Hays, who served in the Pennsylvania Regiment carried water to the thirsty American soldiers who shouted “MOLLY, Molly Pitcher” when they needed water. Through heavy bombardment Molly carried the water to the parched soldiers during the artillery duel. Her husband was wounded and she immediately helped load and fire the cannon continuing the barrage against the British. Legend has it that General George Washington commended Molly Pitcher after the battle and commissioned her a sergeant on the battlefield. This seems to be substantiated by the fact that she was given an army pension and buried in her home town with full military honors in 1832. The home where she drew water is to your Northeast.
Robert N. Ferrell
Location. 40° 16.38′ N, 74° 18.875′ W. Marker is in Manalapan, New Jersey, in Monmouth County. Marker is on Freehold Englishtown Road (County Route 522), on the left when traveling east. Click for map. Marker is located on the Monmouth Battlefield. Marker is in this post office area: Englishtown NJ 07726, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hold the Hedgerow! (approx. 0.3 miles away); The British Grenadiers (approx. 0.3 miles away); The British Rush the Hedgerow (approx. 0.3 miles away); Battle at the Parsonage (approx. half a mile away); Highlanders Decline Combat (approx. half a mile away); Perrine Hill Front Line (approx. half a mile away); The Great Cannonade (approx. half a mile away); An Inspiring Commander in Chief (approx. half a mile away). Click for a list of all markers in Manalapan.| | | | 
By Bill Coughlin, December 13, 2008 | |
| | | 2. Marker on Freehold Englishtown Road | | Molly Pitcher's name was actually Mary Hays. She survived her husband, remarried and lived until 1832. | | |
Regarding Molly Pitcher. Mary Ludwig Hays, Wife of William Hays, Gunner in Francis Proctor's 4th Artillery. It is important to note that on June 28, 1778, Molly's name was Mary Ludwig Hays.
As I am the only member of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR)with proven documentation that my great great great grandmother, Mary Ludwig Hays, never used the name McCauley until a decade after the Battle of Monmouth - Robert C. Goodyear
Also see . . .
1. Molly Pitcher: An American Heroine. (Submitted on December 13, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.)
2. The Battle of Monmouth. New Jersey during the Revolution. (Submitted on December 13, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.)
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By Bill Coughlin, December 13, 2008 | |
| | | 3. Molly Pitcher Marker | | Marker is on the Freehold Englishtown Road, which bisects the Monmouth Battlefield. | | |
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By R. C. | |
| | | 4. Molly Pitcher's Spring Marker | | This stone marks a spot once considered a "possible" location where "Molly Pitcher" obtained water to quench the thirst of American cannoneers during the Battle of Monmouth. It is located near the intersection of Wemrock Road and Freehold-Englishtown Road (Coordinates: 40° 16.167′ N, 74° 18.267′ W). | | |
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By Bill Coughlin, July 7, 2008 | |
| | | 5. Molly Pitcher Plaque | | The Battle of Monmouth Battle Monument in nearby Freehold, NJ contains a relief panel of Molly Pitcher assisting the cannon crew during the battle. | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on December 13, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,156 times since then. Last updated on December 9, 2010, by Robert C. Goodyear of Warminster, Pennsylvania. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 13, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. 4. submitted on January 5, 2009, by R. C. of Shrewsbury, New Jersey. 5. submitted on December 13, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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