Betsy Ross sewed the first American flag.
The story of Betsy Ross's Life is one of triumph through adversity. She was disowned by the Quakers. She lost one husband to an explosion at a munitions depot that he was guarding. Her second husband died in a British prison. She survived her third husband, who was sick for many years. She had seven daughters, two of whom died in infancy. She maintained a business through it all.
By the way, her pew was next to George Washington's at Christ Church.
From the Patriot Index:
CLAYPOOLE , Elizabeth (Griscom) "Betsey Ross" Birth: PA 1 Jan 1752 Rank: PS Service: PA Death: PA 30 Jan 1836 Patriot Pensioned: No Widow Pensioned: No Children Pensioned: No Heirs Pensioned: No Spouse: (1) John Ross Spouse: (2) Joseph Ashburn Spouse: (3) John Claypoole
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