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Birth
Betsy's Ross's real name was Elizabeth Griscom. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was 8th of 17 children. -
Youth
When she was young, Betsy entered a sewing contest. She made a flag with a moon, the Liberty Bell and ten starts. The flag took third place at the fair. -
John Ross's death
In November, 1773, 21 year old Betsy elped with John Ross. They married in New Jersey. John was wounded in an explosion. He died on January, 21, 1776. -
Making the Flag
Congress said the U.S. flag should be thirteen stripes alternating red and white and the Union be thirteen stars white in a blue field. A committee from the Continental Congress came and asked Betsy about making the flag. And she said yes! -
Joseph Ashburn's death
Betsy married her next husband in June, 1777. They had two daughters, one who died in her youth. Her husband was captured by the British and sent to prison in England. He died in March, 1782 -
Third Marriage
Betsy married John Claypole, who told her of her second husband's death. They had five daughters. Harriet died at nine months -
Betsy Ross dies
Betsy Ross was 84 when she died. There was no real proof that she did make the flag, but there is also no real proof that she didn't. -
Betsy Ross postage stamp
Jan 1, 1952
The U.S postal service issued a stamp in honor of the 200th anniversary of her birth. -
Betsy Ross bridge
A bridge that honors Betsy Ross was built
Apr 30, 1976
A bridge that honors Betsy Ross was built.
