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Betsy Ross

Betsy Ross is most well known for sewing the first American flag which was used in the Revolutionary war.

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What is Betsy Ross' mom's name?

Father: Samuel Griscom (carpenter, b. 1717, d. 15-Sep-1793 yellow fever)

Mother: Rebecca James Griscom (b. 1721, m. 6-Feb-1741, d. 21-Sep-1793 yellow fever)

Sister: Deborah Griscom Bolton (b. Apr-1743, d. 1793)

Sister: Susannah Griscom Doane Satterthwaite (b. Jul-1744, d. 30-Apr-1788)

Sister: Sarah Griscom (b. Oct-1745, d. 25-Mar-1747) and Rebecca Griscom (b. Jan-1746)

Brother: William Griscom (b. Apr-1748, d. 18 Aug 1749) and Samuel Griscom (b. Apr-1753, d. 9-Sep-1756)

Sister: Sarah Griscom Donaldson (b. Jul-1749, d. 1785) and Mary Griscom Morgan (b. Oct-1750)

Sister: Martha Griscom (b. Jul-1754. d. 28-Jul-1757)

Sister: Hannah Griscom Levering (b. Nov 1755, d. 21-Dec-1836)

Sister: Ann Griscom (b. Mar-1757, d. 25-Aug-1759)

Brother: Samuel Griscom (b. Jul-1758, d. 23 Jul 1761)

Brother: Joseph Griscom (b. Nov-1759, d. 10-Oct-1762)

Sister: Abigail Griscom (b. 1759, d. 15-Nov-1762)

Sister: Rachael Griscom (b. Nov-1762, d. 18-Nov-1825)

Brother: George Griscom (b. Apr-1761, d. 1835)

Husband: John Ross (upholsterer, b. 1752, m. 11-Apr-1773, d. 21-Jan-1776 military accident, no children)

Husband: Joseph Ashburn (Navy officer, m. 15-Jun-1777, d. 3-Mar-1782 in prison, two daughters)

Daughter: Aucilla Ashburn ("Zillah", b. 15-Sep-1779, d. infancy)

Daughter: Elizabeth Ashburn Claypoole Silliman ("Eliza", b. 25-Feb-1781)

Husband: John Claypoole (upholsterer, m. 8-May-1783, d. 3-Aug-1817, five daughters)

Daughter: Clarissa Sidney Claypoole Wilson (b. 3-Apr-1785, d. 10-Jul-1864)

Daughter: Susannah Claypoole Satterthwaite ("Susan", b. 15-Nov-1786, d. 11-Jun-1875)

Daughter: Rachel Claypoole Jones Fletcher (b. 1-Feb-1789)

Daughter: Jane Claypoole Canby (b. 13-Nov-1792, d. 4-Jan-1873)

Daughter: Harriet Claypoole (b. 20-Dec-1795, d. 8-Oct-1796)

High School: Rebecca Jones School for Quakers, Philadelphia, PA

When did congress adopt the Betsy Ross flag as a national symbol?

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Did Betsy Ross make the first American Flag by herself?

According to legend, no. Three members of the Continental Congress, George Washington, George Ross, and Robert Morris met with her in May of 1776 to discuss making the flag. Click on the 'Betsy Ross' link on this page to learn more about the making of the first American flag.She had 7 children only 5 lived.

If she didn't make the flag it isn't known right now. This is a story her grandson told in 1870. Congress gives most of the credit to Francis Hopkinson who designed the flag. The first flag was made for the navy in 1776 and it was a basic British flag with stripes. The second flag had stars where the British flag had a cross.

What is Betsy Ross' father's name?

Betsy Ross' parents names are Sam and Rebecca Griscom. Betsy Ross was born Elizabeth Griscom.

When did George Washington ask Betsy Ross to make the the flag?

Betsy Ross was a Philadelphia seamstress, married to John Ross, an upholsterer who was killed in a munitions explosion in 1776. She kept the upholstery shop going and lived on Arch Street, not too far from the State House on Chestnut, where history was being made almost every day. According to most historians, she has been incorrectly credited with designing the first Stars and Stripes. This legend is much like the one where George Washington supposedly "chopped down a cherry tree." Both are quite untrue.

What does the Betsy Ross silver dollar look like?

If one existed it would likely be of the Peace dollar design but the US did NOT make any one dollar coins dated 1966.

Why is Betsy Ross's house important?

She made the first flag of the United States. It had 13 stars on it instead of 50. The stars made a circle. It was still a red white and blue flag.

What city did Betsy Ross grow up in?

Betsy Ross was from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

What year did Betsy Ross make the US Flag?

She didn't make the flag. This is a story her grandson made up in 1870. Congress gives credit to Francis Hopkinson who designed the flag. The first flag was made for the navy in 1776 and it was a basic British flag with stripes. The second flag had stars where the British flag had a cross.

What was Betsy Ross flag made from?

polyester, knitted polyester and woven polyester then silk screening print on to the flags.

That would be impossible since polyester wasn't invented until 1941, and old Betsy was dead and gone. Try again, it was probably made from hemp.

When did Betsy Ross meet john ross?

the answer is 17. Elizabeth was 17 when she married John Ross the real answer is 21...she eloped with john when she was 21

Who are some legendary figures of American History?

depends on what you mean. like in history or like in comic books. a popular answer would probably be superman or your parents.

What was the cemetery Betsy Ross was buried in?

Betsy Ross was first buried at the free Quaker burial ground on South 5th Street. Twenty years later her remains were re buried in the Mt Moriah Cemetry in the Cobbs Creek Part of Philidelphia. In 1975, in preperation for the United States Bicenteniul it was ordered that her remains were moved to the courtyard of the Betsy Ross house. But there was no remains found under her tomb stone.

Did Betsy Ross know George Washington?

No. This is a story her grandson made up. Congress gives credit to Francis Hopkinson who designed the flag. The first flag was made for the navy in 1776 and it was a basic British flag with stripes. The second flag had stars where the British flag had a cross.

Two important events in Betsy Ross' life?

Betsy ross had her first child lucilla in 1779.

Betsy ross married jhon ross in November 1773.

Betsy ross was born on nwe years eve in 1752.

Betsy ross died in January 30 1836.

Betsy ross's schooling started in June 1759.

Why did George Washington ask Betsy to make a flag every year?

She didn't make the flag. This is a story made up by her grandson. A man by the name of Francis Hopkins in 1776 was commissioned to make a flag for the navy. Congress has recongnized Hopkins for making the flag.

Where did Betsy live?

Betsy Ross was an American historical figure, best known for creating the first American flag. She lived in New Jersey while she was alive.

Why was Betsy Ross a hero?

She is famous for the fable she made the flag.She didn't make the flag. This is a story her grandson made up in 1870. Congress gives credit to Francis Hopkinson who designed the flag. The first flag was made for the navy in 1776 and it was a basic British flag with stripes. The second flag had stars where the British flag had a cross. because her husbend is the president and that's what make her!!!!!1

What was Betsy Ross contributions to the American Revolution?

Because she was the first person to make the American flag and .... for more keep looking she was the first person to sew the american flag she also designed the stars but george washington designed the rest as in color stripes etc.