Was Benjamin Franklin ever married?
Benjamin Franklin had a common-law marriage with Deborah Read. They did not have a formal wedding ceremony due to the fact that Deborah Read was still married to John Rodgers.
Where did benjamin franklin live as an adult?
Several places. London, Philadelphia , France , Holland, and Boston.
What were two important things Benjamin Franklin did?
Ben was 1. Writer 2. Editor of the declaration/ signed the declaration 3. Inventor of Franklin stove, bifocals, lightening rods 4. Diplomat 5. At the constitutional convention 6. Began schools 7. Started the first fire department in Philadelphia 8. Opened the Philadelphia library 9. Left a bank account for Philadelphia that couldn't be opened until 1999.
What is the value of a 1964 D silver half dollar?
1964 is the most common year for silver half dollars. Even in uncirculated condition (unless it is an absolutely flawless gem), its value is based only on the silver it contains -- about $5 to $6 as of 06/2009
In the book The Life of Benjamin Franklin as written by himself, a passage (obviously not written by himself) reads thus about Franklin's death: "...when his pain and difficulty of breathing entirely left him, and his family were flattering themselves wit the hopes of his recovery, when an imposthumations, which had formed itself in his lungs, suddenly burst, and discharged a great quantity of matter, which he continued to throw up while he had strength to do it; but, as that failed, the organ of inspiration became gradually oppressed; a calm lethargic state succeeded, and on the 17th of April, 1790, at eleven o'clock at night, he quietly expired, closing a long and useful life of eighty-four years and three months" and so thus he didn't get killed but died of elderly age
What did Benjamin Franklin say about visitors and fish?
He said that fish and guests begin to stink after three days.
Who are Benjamin franklins parents and brothers and sisters?
Benjamin Franklin was the tenth son, so he was the littlest brother. One brother was named James.
What were the four documents that Benjamin Franklin signed?
Ben Franklin is the only Founding Father who is a signatory of all four of the major documents of the founding of the United States which are: the Declaration of Independence, the Treaty of Paris, the Treaty of Alliance with France, and the United States Constitution.
What did Benjamin Franklin invented to make him a inventor?
Two useful and well known inventions of Benjamin Franklin include the Franklin stove and the lightening rod. Also, Ben Franklin invented the glass harmonica and bifocals.
How is Benjamin Franklin remembered today?
Sadly, he is known more for flying a kite in the rain, than for the innumerable contributions he made to the making of the United States of America. Benjamin Franklin was a key contributor and his common sense approach towards the development of this country is under appreciated.
He actually has eight fromer wives and now lives with two separate women so no one knows who he is actually married to.
1960 Kennedy half dollar coin?
It's either not JFK, or not a quarter.
Washington is on the quarter. A 1967 quarter is worth 25 cents.
JFK is on the half dollar. A 1967 half still had some silver in it (40%) and is worth about $3.00 as of 04/2009.
Who helped finalize the Declaration of Independence?
The United States Declaration of Independence was written primarily by Thomas Jefferson
Why didn't Benjamin Franklin get electrocuted while flying the kite?
Ben Franklin's famous key did give off an electric spark. But lucky for Franklin, the kite was just drawing small electrical charges from the air. If the kite had actually been struck by lightning, Franklin would have been killed!
http://www.wmeco.com/electricsafetyworld/html/kids5.html#q7
Why did Benjamin Franklin make candles and soap?
because there was no electricity so there was no light so they used candles like lights
What roles did Benjamin Franklin play in the coloinal America?
Franklin was involved in the revolution almost from the start. He wrote articles, helped edit the Declaration of Independence, signed the Declaration, and was involved in the constitutional convention at 81. He was very much involved as an ambassador to France for several years.
Was Benjamin Franklin on the continental congress?
He was one of the delegates from Pennsylvania, along with Judge James Wilson and John Dickinson. He was one of the five members of the Declaration committee with John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Phillip Livingston, and Roger Sherman.