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Born
Betsy Ross, born Elizabeth Griscom, was born in Philadelphia. -
Marriage
At age 21, Betsy eloped to New Jersey to marry John Ross. He passed away two years later. -
Beginning of the War
The Revolutionary War begins -
Summer of 1776/1777
George Washington supposedly paid Betsy a visit to discuss designing a new flag for the nation. -
The Flag
Betsy allegedly finalized the flag design, arguing for five point stars. -
Family Life
Betsy married her second husband, a sailor, and had two daughters. A few years later in 1782 her husband was apprehended while working as a privateer in the West Indies and died in a British prison. -
Marriage #3
A year later, Betsy married John Claypoole who had been imprisoned in England with her 2nd husband. A few months after they got married, the Treaty of Paris was signed, ending the Revolutionary War. They went on to have five daughters. -
The End of the war
The Revolutionary War ends -
Death
Betsy died at the age of 84.