Betsy ross biography for elementary students

Betsy Ross, born Elizabeth Griscom, was an American seamstress who, according to stories passed on from generation to generation, was credited for designing the first flag of the United States.

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EARLY LIFE, FAMILY, AND EDUCATION

• Betsy Ross was born Elizabeth Griscom on January 1, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
• She was born the eighth o

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  Born	Elizabeth Griscom ()January 1, Gloucester City, Colony of New Jersey, British America
  Died	January 30, () (aged 84) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
  Occupation	Upholsterer
  Years active	–
  Spouse(s)	John Ross ​ ​ (m. ; )​ Joseph Ashburn ​ ​ (m. ; )​ John Claypoole ​ ​ (m. ; )​
  Children	7
  Parents	Samuel Griscom (father) Rebecca James Griscom (mother)
  Family	Andrew Griscom (great-grandfather) Sarah Elizabeth Ann Griscom (great-aunt)
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  Elizabeth Griscom Ross (née Griscom; January 1,  – January 30, ), also known by her second and third married names, Ashburn and Claypoole, was an American upholsterer who was credited by her relatives in with making the first official U.S. flag, accordingly known as the Betsy Ross flag. Though most historians dismiss the story, Ross family tradition holds tha

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Early Years and Marriage

Betsy Ross is thought to have sewn the first American flag. Born the 8th of 17 children to a Quaker family, Betsy learned to read, write, and sew at an early age. While working at her job as an upholstering apprentice, Betsy fell in love with John Ross, another apprentice. Because Betsy was a Quaker and John was an Episcopal, Betsy's family disapproved of the marriage and the Quaker church disowned the couple. Interestingly, the couple was married by William Franklin, the son of Benjamin Franklin.

Betsy's Famous Flag

In , two years after the marriage, the Ross' started their own upholstery business. With the uppstart of the Revolutionary War, John joined the Pennsylvania Militia and was killed in bygd a gunpowder explosion. Betsy took over the business. According to legend (which has been proven to be not entirely true), Betsy received a visit from George Washington (whom Betsy attended church with), Robert Morris, and George Ross