Molly Pitcher

Birth,Childhood

Molly Pitcher was born on October 13, 1754. She was born in Trenton,NJ. At age 13 she went to work as a domestic servant. These type of servants help around in people's houses.

Family, Education, Marriage, kids

Because education was not considered to be important for women at the time she did not attend school. Her father was a local butcher named John George Ludwick. Her mother was Maria M. Ludwick. She also had a brother named Johann Martin. Her first marriage was to William Hayes, a young barber who collapsed during war. She later re-married John McCauley. Her child was Johanes Hays.

More about specific profession

Molly Pitcher accomplished many things in her lifetime. Her biggest accomplishment was serving as her fallen husband in the war. After the battle she was named an officer by General Washington. Molly also spent most of her life helping in the homes of people in her community.

5 Interresting Facts!

Facts

• Her real name was Mary Ludwick
• Her 2nd husband disappeared
• Her son died before her
• Molly married her first husband at age 16
• She was in the battle of Monmouth

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