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Nationally Known Stone Restorer to Repair Clarissa Wilson's Headstone
The deteriorating headstone of Betsy Ross's daughter will be restored at no cost by a YouTube-famous expert.
Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:38pm
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The restoration of Clarissa Wilson's historic headstone will preserve an important piece of American history in the local community.Burlington TodayA nationally renowned stone restorer, Wade Fowler of Millennial Stone Cleaner, has agreed to restore the deteriorating headstone of Clarissa Wilson, the daughter of Betsy Ross, at the Fort Madison City Cemetery in Iowa. The project is being led by the local Daughters of the American Revolution chapter, which is also commissioning a new memorial plaque to be placed in front of the original stone.
Why it matters
The headstone of Clarissa Wilson, who was the daughter of American icon Betsy Ross, has fallen into disrepair over the years. This restoration project aims to preserve an important piece of American history and honor the legacy of the Ross family in the local community.
The details
The roughly four-foot marble headstone has been poorly repaired with cement in the past and is in need of professional restoration. Fowler, the founder of Millennial Stone Cleaner, has agreed to take on the project at no cost in exchange for documenting the work on his popular YouTube channel. The Daughters of the American Revolution chapter is also commissioning a $770 black granite marker to display a memorial plaque identifying Wilson as the daughter of Betsy Ross, which will be placed in front of the original headstone.
- The restoration work is scheduled to take place in the coming weeks.
- A public unveiling ceremony is planned for June 13th, the day before Flag Day.
The players
Wade Fowler
The founder of Millennial Stone Cleaner, a nationally known stone restoration expert who will be performing the work on Clarissa Wilson's headstone at no cost.
Clarissa Wilson
The daughter of Betsy Ross, whose deteriorating headstone in the Fort Madison City Cemetery is the focus of this restoration project.
Betsy Ross
The iconic American figure known for sewing the first American flag, and the mother of Clarissa Wilson whose headstone is being restored.
Daughters of the American Revolution
The local chapter leading the restoration project and commissioning a new memorial plaque for Clarissa Wilson's headstone.
What they’re saying
“We're thrilled to have Wade Fowler's expertise and generosity to restore this important piece of American history.”
— Samantha Wilkins, President, Daughters of the American Revolution Fort Madison Chapter
What’s next
The restoration work by Wade Fowler is scheduled to take place in the coming weeks, with a public unveiling ceremony planned for June 13th, the day before Flag Day.
The takeaway
This project to restore the deteriorating headstone of Betsy Ross's daughter Clarissa Wilson highlights the importance of preserving local historical landmarks and honoring the legacies of iconic American figures like the Ross family.
