Betsy Ross

Betsy Ross (January 1, 1752 – January 30, 1836), born Elizabeth Griscom and briefly known by her second and third married names Elizabeth Ashburn and Elizabeth Claypoole, is widely credited with making the first American flag. There is, however, no credible historical evidence that the story is true.

Read more about Betsy Ross:  Early Life, Revolutionary War, Burials, Betsy Ross Postage Stamp, Memory and Legend

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    “Did you ever hear tell of Sweet Betsy from Pike.
    Who crossed the wide mountains with her lover Ike,”
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