WASHINGTON.
In Disaster Calm. In Success Moderate. In All Himself.
WASHINGTON.
The Hero. The Patriot. The Christian.
The Father of Nations, the friend of Mankind
who
When he had won all renounced all
and sought
In the Bosom of his family and of Nature
Retirement
And in the hope of Religion
Immortality.
JANE CLAYPOOLE CANBY,
Fourth Daughter of Betsy Ross.
SKETCH OF BETSY ROSS AND HER HUSBANDS.
Elizabeth Griscom, a daughter of Samuel and Rebecka (James) Griscom of Philadelphia, was born January 1, 1752. They were “Friends” and the young Elizabeth grew into a most charming, bright and beautiful girl of prepossessing manners and plain and quiet tastes.
Her father was a noted builder and assisted in the erection of the state house, now Independence Hall. His house, shop and a very large garden were on Arch street, between 3d and 4th streets.