Family Card - Person Sheet
Family Card - Person Sheet
NameRebecca Minot Prescott 
Birth20 May 1742, Danvers, Essex County, Mass
DeathAug 1814
FatherBenjamin Prescott
MotherRebecca Minot
Misc. Notes
Rebecca Minot Prescott was the second wife of Roger Sherman.
US flag designer Betsy Ross allowed Rebecca Sherman the privilege of sewing
on three of the flag’s stars. Rebecca then requested, and was chosen to make the
first official flag of the State of Connecticut
US flag designer Betsy Ross allowed Rebecca Sherman the privilege of sewing
on three of the flag’s stars. Rebecca then requested, and was chosen to make the
first official flag of the State of Connecticut
Spouses
Birth19 Apr 1721, Newton, Mass
Death23 Jul 1793, New Haven, Conn
OccupationPolitician, Lawyer
FatherWilliam Sherman (1692-1740)
MotherMehetabel Wellington
Marriage12 May 1763