These stamps are overprinted versions of the regular series of 192226. Skylands philatelic society meeting time and location. Buy the irish stamp year book 198889 by an post isbn. Petersburg, florida, and spent his early childhood exploring alaskas kodiak island. Journal of the american revolution is the leading source of knowledge about the american revolution and founding era. One of the issues that soldiers faced in this time of. According to tradition, she carried pitchers of water to wounded soldiers during the battle, causing her to be nicknamed molly pitcher. She wrote several childhood of famous americans titles, including books about george washington, abraham lincoln, paul revere, sitting bull, benjamin franklin, and molly pitcher. The molly pitcher inn prides itself not only with its fine dining menu but its atmosphere.
Browse all the colorful stamps through the history of the united states of america. The story begins with molly s husband closing his barber shop to join the continental army during the revolutionary war. There are 3,000 census records available for the last name molly pitcher. Carmine as the anniversary of the battle of monmouth approached, new jersey residents requested that a stamp be issued honoring the fabled heroine molly pitcher. Louisa may alcott, 1940, american author famous for her books little women and little men. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. This stamp was issued to honor the heroine of the battle of monmouth. Augusta stevenson was a writer of childrens books and a teacher. Choose from 164 different sets of vocabulary molly pitcher spelling flashcards on quizlet.
Instead, a stamp was issued that was a regular red two cent stamp depicting george washington, but with a black overprint of the text molly pitcher in capital letters. Her father, aholiab diamond, was a cordwainer in lynn. Though one bright example can be named it is the issue of 1928 commemorating molly pitcher and the discovery of hawaii. All in all, there is no doubt that this variety of philatelic items is being produced by postal authorities from around the world and is being acquired. Earlier that year, festivities had been planned to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the battle of monmouth. Battle of monmouth overprinted molly pitcher, hawaii 150th anniversary of. The imperial stamp album ninth edition hardcover january 1, 1928 by no author or editor credited author. During the battle, she carried pitchers of water to the wounded soldiers, causing her to be nicknamed molly pitcher. In 1928, molly pitcher was honored with an overprint reading molly pitcher on a u. Molly pitcher and captain molly journal of the american. Biography of molly pitcher, heroine of the battle of monmouth.
Molly pitcher was the nickname of an american woman who helped fire a cannon in the revolutionary war. He earned a bachelor of arts degree in british literature from san diego state university, where he graduated cum laude, and later received advanced degrees in writing and curriculum development. Molly pitcher, heroine of the battle of monmouth court house during the american revolution. The true identity of molly pitcher could reasonably be applied to more than a few women during the american revolutionary war, but the most commonly accepted molly is mary ludwig hays mccauley.
K and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Join facebook to connect with molly pitcher and others you may know. During the summer of 1976, the american bicentennial, i read so many books about colonial life and the american revolution. Molly pitcher, as she became known, is famous in united states history for taking the place of her husband and helping to fire a cannon at the battle of monmouth during the revolutionary war.
A legendary figure of the american revolutionary war, molly pitcher was most likely mary ludwig hays mccauley, a resident of pennsylvania who, in 1822, was awarded an annuity by the pennsylvania assembly for her service during the fight for independence. Our work has been featured by the new york times, time magazine, history channel, discovery channel, smithsonian, mental floss, npr, and more. The stamp has the word hawaii and the dates 17781928 on it. Fun online educational games and worksheets are provided free for each biography. Pass out the gray construction paper, one sheet per student. A 15minute heroes in history book 15minute books 1228 kindle edition by caitlind l.
Mar 01, 2012 in reality, molly pitcher was not a real person, and the battle of monmouth was not as legendary as the stamps promoters originally believed. Molly got the nickname molly pitcher because she brought water to the men who were fighting. Biography of molly pitcher who helped win the battle of monmouth during the revolutionary war for elementry and middle school students. The 2 cents stamp has an carmine colored design featuring president washington but overprinted to commemorate molly pitcher. Two other stamps in this set picture george washington, including u. Patrick loves coffee, has the strength of ten men, and hates writing. As the story goes, mary molly hays, the wife of an artillery infantryman, delivered water to the wounded at the battle of.
Molly pitcher pennsylvania center for the book penn state. The history of women on us stamps begins in 1893, when queen isabella became the first. Usa stamps, worldwide stamps, stamp albums and philatelic supply. Useful for reading and identifying various types and marks on a stamp.
Mary hays mccauley became known as molly pitcher for serving pitchers of water to soldiers during the revolutionary war. Molly pitcher battle of monmouth stamp issued on october 20, 1928, this stamp commemorates the 150th anniversary of the battle of monmouth in new jersey. According to legend, at the battle of monmouth june 28, 1778, mary hays, wife of artilleryman william hays, carried water to cool both the cannon and the soldiers in her husbands batteryhence the. In 1928, on the 150th anniversary of the battle of monmouth, pressure on the postal service to create a stamp showing molly pitcher was only partially successful. She carried pitchers of water to the soldiers at the battle of monmouth, june 28, 1778. More frequent the overprints were produced by the british post office. They would wash blankets and clothes, make meals, and care for those who were injured.
The george washington bicentennial commission, 1931 1932. While new jersey residents were happy to have their stamp, collectors and the general public were unimpressed with the stamp s lack of creativity, not even showing who or what molly pitcher was. The imperial stamp album ninth edition no author or editor credited on. Mary ludwig hays accompanied her husband, a soldier during the american revolution, as a camp followera common occurrence.
Canada stamps annual collections back of book booklets. I was very interested in colonial women, including molly pitcher. Thats why education world offers this quick and timely printable everyday language activity for students. While new jersey residents were happy to have their stamp, collectors and the general public were unimpressed with the stamps lack of creativity, not even showing who or what molly pitcher was. Have students search for and mark in the text below ten errors of basic spelling, punctuation, capitalization, or grammar. The 2 cents stamp has an carmine colored design featuring president washington but overprinted to. In 1928, molly pitcher was honored with an overprint reading molly pitcher on a united states postage stamp.
Molly pitcher, 1928, mary hayes mccauley earned the name molly pitcher by carrying water to the men in the battle of monmouth in. She appealed to me as someone very independent, who had no problem with breaking gender roles, in the interest of serving her nation. Post office department for a commemorative stamp to mark the anniversary. The story begins with mollys husband closing his barber shop to join the continental army during the revolutionary war. Molly pitcher is a nickname given to a woman said to have fought in the american. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
The battle, which took place on june 28, 1778, began when american general charles lee received orders from general george washington to attack british forces crossing new jersey to get to new york. In 1928 she was honored on the first united states commemorative overprint when the words molly pitcher were overprinted on a standard 2 cent george washington stamp from the 192631 series. Molly pitcher was a nickname given to a woman who may have fought briefly in the american revolutionary war. Learn vocabulary molly pitcher spelling with free interactive flashcards. When she grows up, she moves to carlisle, pennsylvania. It also honors molly hays or molly pitcher who, as legend has it, supplied water to the continental army during the battle. Art and romance have confounded her with another character, moll pitcher, he. Using skills every day is a surefire way to boost test scores. They called her molly pitcher is written by anne f. Feb 04, 2015 mary hays, nicknamed molly pitcher for her service to thirsty soldiers during the battle of monmouth court house, was one of the many women who fought for. There were no public schools for girls at the time of her youth, but moll pitcher seems to have received some education. After receiving several rejections, new jersey congressman. Emerson pascack stamp club meeting time and location. Reports from the battle are that her husband was wounded or overcome by heat.
Records of commissions of the legislative branch, 1928 2006. Smoleys five decimal logarithmic trigonometric tables. Mary was born in new jersey and moved to carlisle in her midteens. Molly pitcher archives journal of the american revolution. She wins a cattle competition when she was around 10 years old. One of these women, mary hays mccauley circa 17531882, heroically took her. Her hard work led her to be recognized by general george washington. The story of molly pitcher adventure books paperback january 1, 2002 5. Molly pitcher overprint mary ludwig hays accompanied her husband, a soldier during the american revolution, as a camp followera common occurrence. Postage stamps this block is guaranteed to be faultfree with full, original, never hinged gum and to be just as fresh as when it was purchased in a post office 92 years ago. A tree in west dedham, today westwood, was named for her in 1837. She was part of a group of women led by martha washington who helped to provide soldiers with essential services. We feature smart, groundbreaking research and wellwritten narratives from expert writers. In the nonfiction book molly pitcher by augusta stevenson, mary molly pitcher, the main character, has a nice, young childhood on a farm.
A molly pitcher sourcebook abebooks shop for books. Issued on october 20, 1928, this stamp commemorates the 150th anniversary of the battle of monmouth in new jersey. Molly pitcher american steam merchant ships hit by german. The stamp was first placed on sale on june 18th, 1927 at st. Now have the students use a crayon to trace a pitcher shape on their papers. Like a window into their daytoday life, molly pitcher census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more. Presents the life story of molly pitcher, a heroine in the battle of monmouth court house, during the american revolution. In 1928, molly pitcher was honored with an overprint reading molly pitcher on a.
It is an ideal setting for that special occasion or just an elegant dining experience. The molly pitcher stamp, commemorating the battle of monmouth, was also the result of much lobbying for a stamp honoring new jerseys contribution to the war of independence. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. His work can be found on greeting cards, games, toys, puzzles, books, odd scraps of paper, the margins of newspapers, and his moms refrigerator door. The uboat war in world war two kriegsmarine, 19391945 and world war one kaiserliche marine, 19141918 and the allied efforts to counter the threat. Buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. Mary molly ludwig was the wife of an infantry sergeant. Mary hays, nicknamed molly pitcher for her service to thirsty soldiers during the battle of monmouth court house, was one of the many women who fought for.
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