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'''Betsy Ross''', born on Jan. 1, 1752 as the 8th of 17 children, is famous as one of the characters in the story of the birth of the [[United States of America]].

'''Betsy Ross''', born on Jan. 1, 1752 as the 8th of 17 children, is famous as one of the characters in the story of the birth of the [[United States of America]]. Her birth name was ''Elizabeth Phoebe Griscom''.

Her husband died at the beginning of the [[American Revolution]] while he was guarding a [[munitions]] depot.  General [[George Washington]] then asked her in June 1776 to sew an [[American Flag]], which is what we know her best for.

Her husband died at the beginning of the [[American Revolution]] while he was guarding a [[munitions]] depot.  General [[George Washington]] then asked her in June 1776 to sew an [[American Flag]], which is what we know her best for.

Betsy Ross Day is celebrated on January 2nd.

Betsy Ross Day is celebrated on January 2nd.

A [[Quaker]], she married the son of an [[Episcopal]] rector and nephew of a future signer of the [[Declaration of Independence]].

A [[Quaker]], she married John Ross, who was the son of an [[Episcopal]] rector.  John was the nephew of a future signer of the [[Declaration of Independence]], [[George Ross]].

 

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[[category:Women]]

[[category:Women]]