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Abbs' Betsy R.

Published on Feb 23, 2016

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

BESTY ROSS

The seamstress of the american flag

YOUNG'N LIFE

  • Born New Year's Day jan 1st
  • Philadelphia,Pennsylvania
  • Actual name:Elizabeth Betsy Griscom
  • Parents:Rebecca Griscom and Samuel Griscom
  • Grew up as a Quaker
  • The 8th born of 17

later life

  • At the age of 21 she ran away with her first husband
  • she had 3 husband all died in wars
  • she sewed the first american flag

FAMOUS OR NOT?

  • she is known for sewing the american flag but some people dont belive it
  • There are people who believe strongly about Betsy so they find evidence that helps prove she did.

death and legacy

  • she died jan. 30th
  • 1836
  • she left her story behind

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