How old was Benjamin Franklin when he married Deborah Read?

Answer 1

Benjamin Franklin started courting Deborah Read in 1724 when he was only 17. He proposed marriage, but her mother was concerned about her daughter traveling abroad with such a young man.

In 1730, Franklin admitted to having an illegitimate child with Ms. Read, and at that time took up residency with her. On September 1, 1730, he declared [established] a Common Law Marriage and had three children together, two sons, William and Francis (Francis died at age 4), and a daughter, Sarah, born in 1743. It was Sarah who later cared for her father in his old age.

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Answer 2

Benjamin Franklin started courting Deborah Read in 1724 when he was only 17. He proposed marriage, but her mother was concerned about her daughter traveling abroad with such a young man.

In 1730, Franklin admitted to having an illegitimate child with Ms. Read, and at that time took up residency with her. On September 1, 1730, he declared [established] a Common Law Marriage and had two children together, a son, Francis (who died at age 4), and a daughter, Sarah, born in 1743. It was Sarah who later cared for her father in his old age.

So, legally he was declared married on September 1, 1730 as a common law marriage.

Answer 3

Benjamin Franklin was 17 when he married his wife who was 15. They got married young in the 1700's. It was common.

Answer 4

18 years.