Web“wife of general john stark, mother of 11 children, homemaker, patriot, and defender of the household.

Webduring the battle of bennington, john stark encouraged his men to fight by saying about his british enemies, “they are ours, or this night molly stark sleeps a widow!” after the.

“molly” may have only been her nickname, but it stuck.

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John may have sired 11 children, but she gave birth to them.

Webdelve into the untold story of molly stark, the unsung heroine of the revolutionary war, as vermont country magazine uncovers the truth behind the legend.

Webmolly stark was remarkable in her own right, and some say she is better known than her husband.

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