Betsy Ross By hauslerma Jan 1, 1752 Born Period: Jan 1, 1752 to Jun 14, 1777 Events of Betsy Ross Sep 26, 1764 Quit school. Betsy began to work in her family's shop as a seamstress. Jan 4, 1775 Family shop opened Mar 7, 1776 Spring George Washington visits shop Jun 14, 1777 US Flag New flag created with 13 stars and 13 stripes