Betsy Ross

Betsy Ross

Betsy Ross• Full name: Elizabeth Phoebe Griscom• Was born on January 1,1752 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania• Parents were Rebecca James Griscom and Samuel Griscom• The 7th out of 18 children• Died on January 30, 1836, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Education• Betsy Ross attended Quaker schools• She learned needlework skills and crafting in school

Family life• Married 3 times• First husband was John Ross• Second husband was Josh Ashburn• Third husband was John Claypoole• Had 7 children, two died at a young

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Famous for…George Washington asked Betsy Ross to make the first American flag.