Who was who in the American Revolution / by L. Edward Purcell. New York: Facts on File, 1993. Oversize Collection: E206.P87 1993 Biographical information on more than 1,500 individuals that tell the personal stories of the most important people of the American Revolution. It includes a broad range of historical figures from all sides of the conflict. Did you know that "Molly Pitcher" was actually Mary Ludwig Hays? On June 28, during the Battle of Monmouth, she was carrying water to the front lines when her husband, John, fell wounded. According to legend, Mary took his place as cannon loader for the rest of the battle, helping to keep the gun in action.