Ross, Betsy — orig. Elizabeth Griscom born Jan. 1, 1752, Philadelphia, Pa. died Jan. 30, 1836, Philadelphia, Pa., U.S. American patriot. She worked as a seamstress and upholsterer, carrying on her husband s upholstery business after he was killed in the… … Universalium
Ross,Betsy Griscom — Ross (rôs, rŏs), Betsy Griscom. 1752 1836. American seamstress who, according to tradition, made the first American flag (June 1776) at the request of George Washington. * * * … Universalium
Betsy Ross — (January 1, 1752 – January 30, 1836) was an American woman said to have sewn the first American flag which incorporated stars representing the first thirteen colonies, [Gene Langley, The legend and truth of Betsy Ross, Christian Science Monitor… … Wikipedia
Betsy Ross — (* 1. Januar 1752 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Kolonie des Königreichs Großbritannien; † 30. Januar 1836 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA) soll die erste Flagge der USA genäht haben. Obwohl diese These sehr fraglich ist, hielt sie sich lange… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Ross — Ross, Barrera de Ross, Dependencia de Ross, James Clark Ross, Ronald Ross, mar de * * * (as used in expressions) Perot, H(enry) Ross Ross, barrera de hielo Ross, Betsy Ross, Harold W(allace) … Enciclopedia Universal
Betsy Ross Bridge — Infobox Bridge bridge name= Betsy Ross Bridge caption= The Betsy Ross Bridge from Pennsauken, NJ official name= Betsy Ross Bridge also known as= carries= 6 lanes of NJ 90 crosses= Delaware River locale= Philadelphia (Bridesburg), Pennsylvania and … Wikipedia
Betsy Ross — noun American seamstress said to have made the first American flag at the request of George Washington (1752 1836) • Syn: ↑Ross, ↑Betsy Griscom Ross • Instance Hypernyms: ↑dressmaker, ↑modiste, ↑needlewoman, ↑seamstress, ↑semp … Useful english dictionary
Ross — noun 1. American seamstress said to have made the first American flag at the request of George Washington (1752 1836) • Syn: ↑Betsy Ross, ↑Betsy Griscom Ross • Instance Hypernyms: ↑dressmaker, ↑modiste, ↑needlewoman, ↑seamstress, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
Ross — /raws, ros/, n. 1. Betsy Griscom /gris keuhm/, 1752 1836, maker of the first U.S. flag. 2. Harold Wallace, 1892 1951, U.S. publisher and editor. 3. Sir James Clark, 1800 62, English navigator: explorer of the Arctic and the Antarctic. 4. his… … Universalium
Betsy Griscom Ross — noun American seamstress said to have made the first American flag at the request of George Washington (1752 1836) • Syn: ↑Ross, ↑Betsy Ross • Instance Hypernyms: ↑dressmaker, ↑modiste, ↑needlewoman, ↑seamstress, ↑sempstress … Useful english dictionary
