Anyone know how...

[Josh]

Molly Pitcher got her first name??

It's extra credit for my History class Please help out!

 

[kassy]

"Mary would bring pitchers of water from a nearby creek to the thirsty soldiers. This act of courage and kindness earned Mary the nicknames of "Sergeant" and the more popular name of "Molly Pitcher." Both were good humored and well deserved names. Molly's acts did not stop at the pitcher. When Molly's husband collapsed while manning his cannon, Molly took over for him. This brought attention to Molly from George Washington who complimented her works."

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Molly Pitcher

 

[Josh]

So her real name was "Mary" and they just re-named it to Molly??

 

[kassy]

Sounds like it Josh, have a look at the link, and this is from Encarta

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Pitcher, Molly

Pitcher, Molly (1754-1832), famous heroine of the American Revolution, born Mary Ludwig near Trenton, New Jersey. In 1769 she married John Hays. She came to be called Molly Pitcher after carrying pitchers of water to her husband and other thirsty soldiers during the Battle of Monmouth (see Monmouth, Battle of). According to some accounts, when her husband was overcome by heat, she fought in his place for the duration of the battle. In 1822, in recognition of her heroism, she was given a pension by the Pennsylvania legislature.

 

[Namuna]

Because Bung was taken

 

[Josh]

Thanks a bunch Kassy!

 

[BigSmooth]

Namuna, your post made me laugh, but I'm not sure why!