Betsy Ross

By bschil@neisd.net

  • Birthday

    Betsy Ross was born in 1752.

  • Grew Up

    Betsy grew up with 16 siblings in Philedalphia, Pennsylvania in the1700's.

  • First Marraige

    She got married to John Ross in 1773.

  • Husband's Death

    Betsy's husband [ John Ross ] was killed in 1776.

  • Make the Flag

    George Washington asked Betsy to make the American Flag in 1776.

  • Sewed Flag

    Betsy sewed the flag in 1776.

  • Official Flag

    The Flag officially became the American Flag in 1777.

  • Second Marraige

    Betsy got married for a second time on June 4, 1777.

  • Death Date

    Betsy Ross died on January 30, 1836 at age 84.