Non-Sewing+Betsy

Betsy Griscom was born on January 1, 1752 in Philadelphia. When Betsy wasn't old enough to sew she liked to play with her brother, George. She would also try to make things for her doll. When she was six years old one of 11 sisters, Debbie got married. At the same age Betsy got a thimble from her mother. The one that married Debbie, Edwin was a friend to her. She also had a friend named Sussanah Claypoole. When Betsy was looking at Debbie and Edwin's new house Betsy met Ben Franklin. They talked about the Liberty Bell and many other things.In 1758 Betsy went to school for the first time. It was a Quaker school. When she was 9 she went to a new school called the Friend's School. Then she got to go to school with her sisters! This was a school for not only Quakers but it was for other kids too. This made Betsy scared but her sister comferted her. What a wonderful sister!