Molly Pitcher - Replaced her husband in the Revolutionary War By isabelnata Oct 13, 1754 Molly Pitcher is born as Mary Ludwig 1765 Mary Ludwig is nicknamed Molly Pitcher 1766 Molly Pitcher goes to live with the Irvines Jul 24, 1769 Molly Pitcher marries William Hays 1778 Molly Pitcher saves soldiers lives by giving them water 1778 Molly Pitcher replaces her husband in the Revolutionary War 1784 Molly Pitcher gives birth to a son 1786 William Hays dies 1787 Molly marries John McCauley 1807 Molly's husband disappears 1822 Molly Pitcher is rewarded a $40 annuity for her bravery in the Revolutionary War Jan 22, 1832 Molly dies at 78 years of age