Betsy Ross & John Claypoole - Philadelphia, PA
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N 39° 57.142 W 075° 08.692
18S E 487625 N 4422480
In 1976, in preparation for the nations bicentennial, the remains of Betsy Ross and her third husband, John Claypoole were moved from Mount Moriah cemetery in Yeadon, Pennsylvania, to the garden on the west side of the Betsy Ross House courtyard.
Waymark Code: WM6RCC
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 07/12/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member Max Cacher
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There are exactly two graves here. In preparation for the United States Bicentennial, bones deemed to be that of Betsy Ross, born Elizabeth Griscom (January 1, 1752 - January 30, 1836), were moved to a grave in the courtyard of the Betsy Ross House.

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When you go through the Arch Street entrance, walk into the courtyard and go over to the far left and you will see the tomb, inscription and plaque.
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