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Betsy Ross: The Woman Behind the Flag

Explore the life of Betsy Ross, from her humble beginnings in a large Quaker family to becoming the seamstress behind America's first flag. Discover her marriages, children, and lasting legacy in American history.

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Betsy Ross: The Woman Behind the Flag

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  1. Betsy Ross By: Haley McCarley

  2. Betsy’s Early Years • Born on January 1, 1752 • Large family • Quaker

  3. Betsy’s Childhood • Schooling: Family friend, Friends Public School • Sewing skills • Apprentice at Webster’s Upholstery Shop

  4. Marriage and The Shop • Eloped with John Ross • Upholster shop

  5. Betsy On Her Own • January 21, 1776- John died • Ran the upholstery shop • Flags for the state of Pennsylvania

  6. Head Upholsterer • George Washington • First American flag

  7. She Sewed and Sewed… • The flag • America’s new flag

  8. Married again and again… • 1777-Married Joseph Ashburn • March 3, 1782-Joseph died • May 8, 1783-Married John Claypoole

  9. Children • Children with Joseph • Children with John • 5 Girls

  10. Betsy Ross Remembered • August 13, 1817-John died • January 30, 1836-Betsy died

  11. America would not be what it is today without the help of Betsy!

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