Betsy Ross By Kendal_Brechtelsbauer Jan 1, 1752 Elizabeth Griscom was born Elizabeth Griscom was born on January 1 of 1752 Jun 21, 1758 Elizabeth went to a Quaker school Elizabeth went to school at a Quaker school Nov 1, 1773 Marries John Ross Jun 21, 1775 Ross's Start an upholstery business Jan 21, 1776 John Ross died May 21, 1776 Claimed to have sewn the first American Flag May 21, 1777 Best known as flag maker Jun 21, 1777 Marries Joseph Ashburn Jan 1, 1782 Joseph died May 21, 1783 Married John Claypoole Jun 21, 1817 Claypoole died Jun 21, 1827 Betsy retires from upholstery business Jan 30, 1836 Betsy died