He was involved with many different civil projects in Philadelphia. He helped start a hospital there, as well as a school.
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Beyond being a Founding Father, be invented the lightning rod and the Franklin Stove and created a lending library and a fire station. He also aided various religious organizations as he believed them all to help the community. His Philadelphia Gazette and Poor Richard's Almanack were widely popular and trusted.
There are conflicting reports as to Benjamin Banneker's background. What is known is that Benjamin Banneker's father was a freed slave from Guinea. His mother has been reported to be a free black. Other accounts imply that his mother was the product of a white indentured servant and an African slave.
It is not known who his mother was, but it has been speculated that it was Benjamin Franklin's wife, Deborah. The reason for covering this up would be the fact they were not married when William was born, and Ben wanted to take all of the blame, so as not to allow any dishonor to come to Deborah. Other evidence suggests his mother was a prostitute. However, William Franklin's illegitimacy was revealed by a contemporary in the pamphlet _What's Sauce for the Goose is Sauce for the Gander_. The same author supplied a name for the mother, which arguably should have the benefit of the doubt. He named Barbara, "a useful servant," in the Franklin household, whom Franklin treated like a slave. This may be read to imply that Barbara was non-White, and that there was some kind of connection here that promoted the Franklin interest. All in all, rather embarrassing for the great man, and no wonder that it is not often mentioned.
I think a ship-servant
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Benjamin Franklin wrote Poor Richard's Almanac.
I believe you are referring to Benjamin Franklin who has a wikipedia page devoted to him.
George Washington received his education from a convict servant that his father hired as a schoolmaster for his son. The extent of his education included reading, writing, and accounts.
Beyond being a Founding Father, be invented the lightning rod and the Franklin Stove and created a lending library and a fire station. He also aided various religious organizations as he believed them all to help the community. His Philadelphia Gazette and Poor Richard's Almanack were widely popular and trusted.
Deborah Sampson, while she was an indentured servant, had many jobs. But, during the winters when there was less to do Deborah attended school. And when her period of servicing as a servant, she became a school teacher at a local public school.
Benjamin fraklin purchased the Louisiana territory. Lewis and clark were hired to explore the land by Benjamin Franklin. the were given peace medals to give to the Indians to establish trust with them. Sacagawea helped them on their journey also. Lewis also had a servant named York. he help with the journey too. kewis and clark considered Sacajawea equal. And remember this was long before Indians and blacks were considered equal. Isnt that AUSOME!!!
There are conflicting reports as to Benjamin Banneker's background. What is known is that Benjamin Banneker's father was a freed slave from Guinea. His mother has been reported to be a free black. Other accounts imply that his mother was the product of a white indentured servant and an African slave.
Refer to the book "Your Most Humble Servant" by Shirley Graham published in 1949. He was a black watchmaker, mathematician, scientist. Lived 1731-1806.
It is not known who his mother was, but it has been speculated that it was Benjamin Franklin's wife, Deborah. The reason for covering this up would be the fact they were not married when William was born, and Ben wanted to take all of the blame, so as not to allow any dishonor to come to Deborah. Other evidence suggests his mother was a prostitute. However, William Franklin's illegitimacy was revealed by a contemporary in the pamphlet _What's Sauce for the Goose is Sauce for the Gander_. The same author supplied a name for the mother, which arguably should have the benefit of the doubt. He named Barbara, "a useful servant," in the Franklin household, whom Franklin treated like a slave. This may be read to imply that Barbara was non-White, and that there was some kind of connection here that promoted the Franklin interest. All in all, rather embarrassing for the great man, and no wonder that it is not often mentioned.
Varro: A servant of BrutusClitus: A servant of BrutusClaudio: A servant of BrutusStrato: A servant of BrutusLucius: A servant of BrutusDardanius: A servant of Brutus
Deborah Sampson Gannett never attended school, except to teach. She was self-educated as a child and had learned through several households she served in as an indentured servant.