DAR resetting historical stone

FORT MADISON - The local Daughters of the American Revolution is currently working on renovating the gravestone of Betsy Ross's daughter who was buried in Fort Madison.
The group is planning on dedicating the new stone on June 13, 2026, during the nation's 250th birthday. 
A gravestone contractor has been secured who will be working on the stone of Clarissa Claypoole Wilson, the daughter of the Revolutionary patriot Elizabeth Grissom Claypoole, better known in history books as Betsy Ross. Ross is known to be the designer and maker of the first American flag.
The stone will be lifted from the current concrete base holding it up, but is very fragile and there may be limitations to how much can be done with the stone once off the base. Special tools with diamonds will be used to clear the concrete spread on the surface and will require additional time.
Because of the frail condition of the stone, there are also concerns about placement of a new plaque.
The marker will include the following:
CLARISSA CLAYPOOLE WILSON
DAUGHTER OF

REVOLUTIONARY WAR PATRIOT
ELIZABETH GRISCOM CLAYPOOLE
MARKER PLACED BY
JEAN ESPY CHAPTER, NSDAR
JUNE 13, 2026
The DAR has previously contacted several companies and have estimated costs. Next, it will be decide on the text and size. They are looking at June 13th for the ceremony with the 14th being national Flag Day.
Activities will include a luncheon at the Fahey Shelter House in Old City Park.  This was dedicated to Robert Fahey, a teacher and, also the grandson of our Real Daughter, Mary Fahey, and great-grandson of Margaret Elliott, Wife of a Patriot.
As the event draws  closer invites will be sent to those who would like to join us for our project completion and celebration.  Anyone wanting to be part of this project, all donations will be greatly appreciated and sent to PO Box 333, Fort Madison.