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Many people were taught that Betsy Ross was the lady who made the first United States Flag. But this isn't true. This was a story probably made up by her son.
The lady who did made the first United States flag was Mary Pinkersgill. She was hired in 1813. She was helped by her daughter Caroline, her nieces Eliza and Margaret Young and Grace Wisher, an indentured servant.
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How did Betsy ross get her name?
betsy is her nickname. her real name is Elizabith Grescom
What is Betsy ross middle name?
Betsy's middle name is Abigail
Who is george ross an uncle of Betsy ross or john ross?
John Ross, Betsy's maiden name was Griscom, she married into the name Ross, so George Ross would have to be on John's side of the family.
Does Betsy Ross have a nickname?
her real name is Elizabeth,so her nickname is Betsy
What was the name of the school that Betsy Ross went to?
Betsy Ross went to a Quaker rich school when she was growing up.
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