Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Death Date: January 30, 1836
BETSY ROSS FACTS
About: Seamstress who designed the first American flag
Before Fame: She ran and owned an upholstery business with her husband.
Trivia Fact: I was disowned by the Quakers when I joined to help the Revolutionary War
Family Life: Had thirteen brothers and sisters and seven daughters herself.
Associated With: I had the honor of presenting the first American flag to President George Washington.
(Source: http://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/betsy-ross.html)
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