Benjamin Franklin's only son (the one who helped him fly the kite) was a loyalist. They became estranged over this and never saw or communicated with each other again.
Because he was a loyalist
There is no historical evidence to support the claim that Benjamin Franklin had an illegitimate son. Franklin had three known children – William, Francis, and Sarah – all of whom were born to his wife Deborah Read.
alot of reasons son.
About 20% of Americans were loyalist, as opposed to 40% patriot, and 40% neutral. Some say the neutrals were silent loyalists, but this is impossible to ascertain Prominent loyalists included William Franklin, son of Benjamin. The wife of Benedict Arnold was loyalist. Many families and communities were split Among soldiers, about 20 American regiments fought on the British side
Benjamin Franklin joined the patriots. He son was a loyalist who was Governor of New Jersey.
he returned to England because Benjamin was a very big patriot and his son was a loyalist.
Benjamin Franklin's son William Franklin .
Because he was a loyalist
There is no historical evidence to support the claim that Benjamin Franklin had an illegitimate son. Franklin had three known children – William, Francis, and Sarah – all of whom were born to his wife Deborah Read.
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alot of reasons son.
alot of reasons son.
In "The Patriot" Heath Ledger played Gabriel Martin.
About 20% of Americans were loyalist, as opposed to 40% patriot, and 40% neutral. Some say the neutrals were silent loyalists, but this is impossible to ascertain Prominent loyalists included William Franklin, son of Benjamin. The wife of Benedict Arnold was loyalist. Many families and communities were split Among soldiers, about 20 American regiments fought on the British side
Benjamin Franklin joined the patriots. He son was a loyalist who was Governor of New Jersey.
John Quincy was the son of John Adams and was too young to be a patriot. He was with his father in France.
no he was a patriot...... his son wanted the Redcoats to win though