Yes, Benjamin Edes was a loyalist during the American Revolutionary War. He was a prominent printer and newspaper publisher in Boston, known for his support of British rule and opposition to the independence movement. Edes's stance was reflected in his publication, which often promoted loyalist sentiments and criticized revolutionary leaders. However, his loyalties shifted over time, and he eventually aligned more with the patriot cause as the conflict progressed.
Because he was a loyalist
Benjamin Franklin joined the patriots. He son was a loyalist who was Governor of New Jersey.
loyalist NEW RESPONDENT He was a Polish nobleman who emigrated to North America as a soldier of fortune and, endorsed by Benjamin Franklin, joined the Patriots and became a general in the Continental Army.
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.
Benjamin West, the American painter and not an astronomer, was considered a loyalist during the American Revolution. Although he lived in Britain for much of his life and maintained connections with British royalty, his loyalty was more nuanced; he did not actively support British military efforts against the colonies. West's status as a loyalist stemmed from his ties to the British art community and his reluctance to engage in the political turmoil of his time.
Benjamin Edes died on 1803-12-11.
Benjamin Edes was born on 1732-10-14.
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Because he was a loyalist
he returned to England because Benjamin was a very big patriot and his son was a loyalist.
Richard Edes died in 1604.
Elmer Edes was born in 1937.
Benjamin Franklin joined the patriots. He son was a loyalist who was Governor of New Jersey.
Benjamin Rush was a Patriot because he was a signer of the Declaration of Independence
Benjamin Franklin's son William Franklin .
loyalist NEW RESPONDENT He was a Polish nobleman who emigrated to North America as a soldier of fortune and, endorsed by Benjamin Franklin, joined the Patriots and became a general in the Continental Army.
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.