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Betsy Ross 1878–1959 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 December 1878

Birth Location: Kiltearn, Ross Shire, Scotland

Death Date: 18 Sep 1959

Death Location: Burnaby, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada

Father: Alexander Ross

Mother: Betsy Munro

Spouse(s): James Sinclair

Children(s): James Sinclair, Isabella Sinclair, Mary Sinclair, Betty Sinclair, Alexander Sinclair

In 1878, Betsy Ross entered the world in Kiltearn, Ross Shire, Scotland, born to Alexander Ross And Betsy Ann Munro. In 1891, Betsy Ross resided in Kiltearn, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland. Betsy Ross married James George Sinclair, and had children including Alexander Sinclair, Betty Sinclair, Isabella Sinclair, James Jimmy Sinclair, Mary Sinclair. Betsy Ross passed away in 1959 in Burnaby, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1878, Betsy Ross entered the world in Kiltearn, Ross Shire, Scotland, born to Alexander Ross And Betsy Ann Munro.
  • In 1891, Betsy Ross resided in Kiltearn, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland.
  • Betsy Ross married James George Sinclair, and had children including Alexander Sinclair, Betty Sinclair, Isabella Sinclair, James Jimmy Sinclair, Mary Sinclair.
  • Betsy Ross passed away in 1959 in Burnaby, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada.

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Children(s)

Betsy Ross's Ancestors

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Betsy Ross
1878–1959
Birth Place: Kiltearn, Ross Shire, Scotland
Parents
Alexander Ross
1849–1920
Scotland
Betsy (Ann) Munro
1853–
Rosskeen, Ross Shire
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Betsy Ross's Descendants

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Betsy Ross (12 December 1878–18 Sep 1959) m. James (George) Sinclair (9 Mar 1879–18 Mar 1962)
  1. 1. James ("Jimmy") Sinclair 1908–1984 m. Doris (Kathleen) Bernard 1920–2012
  2. 2. Isabella Sinclair 1910–
  3. 3. Mary Sinclair 1907–
  4. 4. Betty Sinclair 1914–
  5. 5. Alexander Sinclair 1915–

Betsy Ross's Timeline

4 Records

1878
12 December 1878
Birth of Betsy Ross in Kiltearn, Ross Shire, Scotland
Kiltearn, Ross Shire, Scotland
1891
1891
Age 13
Betsy Ross resided here in Kiltearn, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland
Kiltearn, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland
1921
1 Jun 1921
Age 43
Betsy Ross resided here in Vancouver, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Vancouver, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
1959
18 Sep 1959
Age 81
Death of Betsy Ross in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 December 1878
    Event Place: Kiltearn, Ross Shire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 Scotland Census, Parish: Kiltearn; ED: 1; Page: 14; Line: 3; Roll: CSSCT1891_19
    [2] 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 12; Census Place: Ward 5, Vancouver, British Columbia; Page Number: 22
    [3] Canada, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Kiltearn, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland
    Record Source: 1891 Scotland Census, Parish: Kiltearn; ED: 1; Page: 14; Line: 3; Roll: CSSCT1891_19

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1911
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 12; Census Place: Ward 5, Vancouver, British Columbia; Page Number: 22

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1921
    Event Place: Vancouver, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 12; Census Place: Ward 5, Vancouver, British Columbia; Page Number: 22

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Sep 1959
    Event Place: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Burnaby, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

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