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His father was very strict and decided that young Ben did not need a formal education. He felt this way so strongly that when he caught him reading a book he would punish him. By the time Ben was 7-8 years old he had been taken out of school and made an apprentice to a candle maker. Later, he will be apprenticed to his brother to learn the printing business. Ben never out grew or stopped learning his entire life despite the fact his father didn't want him to be educated.
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How many grandchildren did Benjamin Franklin?
Franklin had eight grandchildren: William Temple, who was the son of William Franklin, and the seven children of Sally (Franklin) Bache, named: Benjamin, William, Betsy, Louis, Deborah, Richard, and Sarah.
How did Benjamin Franklin's son William die?
William Franklin died small pox at the age of 4
What happened to the relationship of Benjamin and William Franklin?
william moved to england and benjamin stayed here. when the war started benjamin and william were enemys. benjamin died and in his will he said that his money will not go to william because william was on the opposite side.
What are the differences between Benjamin Franklin and William Livingston?
Ben Franklin was William Livingston's dad. William Livingston was there when his father,Ben Franklin, did the kite experiment, but he wasn't an inventor like his father.
Did Benjamin Franklin or William Penn name his colony's chief city Philadelphia?
William Penn
What was Benjamin Franklin's son's name?
William Benjamin Franklin
Who is William Franklin?
Benjamin Franklin's son
Did Benjamin Franklin have any sons?
Benjamin Franklin acknowledged an illegitimate son named William Franklin.
Who were Benjamin Franklins kids?
Sarah Franklin Francis Franklin and William Franklin
How many grandchildren did Benjamin Franklin?
Franklin had eight grandchildren: William Temple, who was the son of William Franklin, and the seven children of Sally (Franklin) Bache, named: Benjamin, William, Betsy, Louis, Deborah, Richard, and Sarah.
How did Benjamin Franklin's son William die?
William Franklin died small pox at the age of 4
Who did Benjamin Franklin's son marry?
William Franklin = Mary Johnson d'Evelin
Did Benjamin Franklin find philadelphia?
it was William Penn
Who worked to have philadelphia streets lit at night and paved?
William Penn
What happened to the relationship of Benjamin and William Franklin?
william moved to england and benjamin stayed here. when the war started benjamin and william were enemys. benjamin died and in his will he said that his money will not go to william because william was on the opposite side.
Who were Benjamin Francklin's children?
William, Francis, and Folger Franklin
Did Benjamin Franklin have kids?
Yes. Benjamin Franklin did have kids. He had three kids with his wife Deborah Read. Their names are: Francis William Sarah
