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Mary Ludwig Hays was born on October 13, 1754 in New Jersey

On Decemeber 1775 John Hays, Mary's husband, joined the first Pennsylvania Artillery Regiment.

This was a relatively new unit. This is also the first time he has been in war.

Mary followed John to the field to preform chores for the army.

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She cooked, washed clothes and dishes, and nursed injured soldiers. She was a common married women in this time period.

At the Battle of Monmouth both Mary and John Hays were present.

Mary was a nurse and John was in the battle. Mary also brought water to all the soldiers in a pitcher, this got her the nickname of Molly Pitcher.

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The same day the battle started John collapsed. Some people think it was from heat exaugtion but it could have been from a wound. Mary didn't find about this until later on, she was busy getting water for the troops.

When Mary found out about her husband she threw down her pitch