Benjamin franklin biography childhood
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Benjamin Franklin was born on 17 Milk Street, Boston, Massachusetts Bay.
Birthplace and Parents
Benjamin Franklin was born on January 17, 1706 in Boston in what was known as the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
He was born on a small house on 17 Milk Street, across the street from the Old Meeting House.
Benjamin franklin biography childhood
His father was Josiah Franklin, soap and candle maker. His mother was Abiah Folger, a home maker. Franklin was raised as a Presbyterian.
His father, Josiah Franklin, emigrated from England in 1682. He had 7 children with his first wife, when she died he married Abiah Folger and had 10 more children, a total of 17 in which Benjamin was the 15th and youngest son.
His mother, Abiah Franklin (Folger) was the daughter of Peter Folger, one of the first settlers of New England.
A bust on the second floor of 17 Milk Street commemorates Franklin’s birth.
Education
Boston Latin School is the oldest school in America.
It was founded April 23, 1635.
At 8 years old young Benjamin Fr