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What is the value of a 1736 silver dollar?

The value of a 1736 silver dollar can vary depending on its condition, rarity, and demand among collectors. Generally, these coins can be quite valuable, especially if they are in good condition. However, it is recommended to consult with a professional coin appraiser or check the current market prices to get an accurate value.


How did Benjamin Franklin's son francis die?

Benjamin franklins son william died from small pox at age 4


When was the steamboat invented?

In 1803 Robert Fulton invented the steamboat In 1736, Jonathan Hulls took out a patent in England for a Newcomen engine-powered steamboat. (but James Watt's improvement to the steam engine made it feasible). In France, by 1774 Marquis Claude de Jouffroy and his colleagues had made a 13-metre (42 ft 8 in) working steamboat with rotating paddles. From 1784 James Rumsey built a pump-driven (water jet) boat and successfully steamed upstream on the Potomac River. In 1788, a steamboat built by John Fitch operated in regular commercial service along the Delaware river.


Who were George Washington's siblings?

First U.S. President George Washington [February 22, 1732-December 14, 1799] had siblings and half-siblings. His father, Augustine Washington [1694-April 23, 1743], was married twice. Augustine Washington married his first wife, Jane Butler [October 24, 1699-September 24, 1729], in 1715. She died in 1729. The half-siblings of the President, from this first marriage, were Butler, b. 1716; Lawrence, 1718-1752; Augustine, Jr., 1720-1762; and Jane, 1722-1735. The President was the first-born and therefore the eldest child of his father's second marriage, on March 6, 1731, to Mary Ball [1708-1789]. His siblings were Betty, 1733-1797; Samuel, 1734-1781; John Augustine, 1736-1787; Charles, 1738-1799; and Mildred, 1739-1740.