Old City in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Betsy Ross
Betsy experienced the tragic loss of loved ones far too often. Two of her seven daughters died as infants. Her mother, father and a sister died within days of each other during the Yellow Fever Epidemic.
Betsy was 24 when her first husband, John Ross, died while on duty with the local militia. Her second husband, John Ashburn, died in an English prison after his ship was captured by the British, leaving the young widow and their two daughters. She at last enjoyed a lengthy marriage to her third husband, John Claypoole. They had five daughters and were married for 34 years before he passed away.
Erected by Betsy Ross House Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Waterways & Vessels • Women.
Location. 39° 57.142′ N, 75° 8.675′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Old City. Marker can be reached from Arch Street just east of North 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 235 Arch St, Philadelphia PA 19106, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Betsy Ross (here, next to this marker); Welcome to the Betsy Ross House (here,
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 18, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 89 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 18, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
