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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TUP_continental-soldiers-grave-historical_Manalapan-Township-NJ.html
Site of a common graveof Continental Soldierswho fell at MonmouthJune 28, 1778Known only to God
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TUO_patriot-members-of-the-society-of-the-cincinnati-historical_Manalapan-Township-NJ.html
These Patriots, originalmembers of the Societyof the Cincinnati in theState of New Jersey lieburied in this churchyard.Lieutenant James AndersonLieutenant Colonel David RheaColonel Nathaniel ScudderEnsign Moses SprowlCaptain George Walker—&m…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RMA_mary-hays-nicknamed-molly-pitcher_Manalapan-Township-NJ.html
Mary Hays, nicknamed "Molly," joined her husband as many wives of the time did, while he was serving in the artillery during the American Revolution. Her husband was a gunner in Captain Francis Proctor's company of the Pennsylvania Artil…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQ05_molly-hays-mccauley_Manalapan-Township-NJ.html
After the Battle of Monmouth, Molly basked in the glory of having fought here. At first, there was little recognition, as Molly Hays was only one of many women who had accompanied Continental armies. However, as Revolutionary War veterans become f…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQ04_molly-pitcher_Manalapan-Township-NJ.html
During the Revolutionary War, on June 28, 1778. A blistering hot day at the Battle of Monmouth. A woman who was with her husband, John Casper Hays, who served in the Pennsylvania Regiment carried water to the thirsty American soldiers who shouted …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMP8V_monmouth-battlefield-state-park_Manalapan-Township-NJ.html
During the afternoon of Sunday, June 28, 1778, the hills and meadows in front of you disappeared under clouds of gun smoke. When the firing subsided, over 600 men were dead, dying or wounded, and the Continental Army held the field. The Batt…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMP8F_perrine-hill-spring_Manalapan-Township-NJ.html
During the Battle of Monmouth, thirst and heat killed almost as many men as cannons and muskets. Everyone was desperate for water. Hundreds of men - and probably Molly Hays - filled canteens and buckets from this spring. June 28, 1778 was hot, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMP8E_highlanders-decline-combat_Manalapan-Township-NJ.html
"What a pity it is to throw away such men as these" ? Captain - Lieutenant John Peebles, Royal Highland Regiment Here, in what was Derick Sutfin's cider orchard, 300 Royal Highlanders found themselves in an awkward position. Over 700 Continent…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9SW_tennent-church_Manalapan-Township-NJ.html
This famous church was the pastorate of Reverend William Tennent. It stands on the famous Battlefield of Monmouth.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9CR_the-british-grenadiers_Manalapan-Township-NJ.html
Grenadiers were the heavy infantry of 18th-century armies. Normally, British regiments were composed of 10 companies - 8 line companies, 1 light infantry company, and 1 grenadier company. Agile, intelligent men were chosen for the light infantry w…
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