This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Maxydna Surnames: Claypoole, Ashburn, Ross, Griscom Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.claypoole/58.7.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: If your oral family history suggests you may be descended from Betsy Ross, you should be aware that Betsy's direct descendants MUST have one of her 5 surviving daughters as an ancestor, as Betsy had no sons. Those 5 daughters were: 1. Eliza Ashburn 2. Clarissa Sidney Claypoole 3. Susanna Claypoole 4. Rachel Claypoole 5. Jane Claypoole For their husbands and children, grandchildren etc., go to http://www.betsyrosshouse.org/hist_woman/desc_01.pdf Using those names, US census & BMD data, you may be able able to prove your family connection to Betsy. Good hunting!!! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.