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EMAIL US 		bullet Benjamin FRANKLIN was born on 6 Jan 1706 in Boston, Suffolk, Mass.. He died on 17 Apr 1790 in Philadelphia, Pa.. He was buried in Christ-Church Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pa.. Many genealogies refer to Jan 17th as Benjamin's birthday however, Benjamin refers to his birthday as Jan 6 in his biography. He was born on Milk St., Bosston, Mass. He was buried at Christ Church, Piladelphia, Pa. Parents: Josiah FRANKLIN and Abiah FOLGER.

He was married to Deborah READ on 1 Sep 1730 in Philadelphia, Pa.. Children were: William FRANKLIN, Francis FRANKLIN, Sarah FRANKLIN.

bullet Benjamin FRANKLIN was born on 20 Mar 1650 in Ecton, Northampton, England. He died on 17 Mar 1727 in Boston, Suffolk, Mass.. He was buried in Granary Cemetery, Boston, Mass.. According to the autobigraphy of Benjamin Franklin, in writing about his uncle Benjamin for whom he was named. Uncle Benjamin was bred a silkdyer, serving an apprenticeship at London. He was an ingenious man. I remember him well, for when I was a boy, he came over to my father in Boston, and lived in the house with us some years. He lived to a great age. His grandson Samuel Franklin now lives in Boston. Benjamin mentions that there was a particular affection between his father, Josiah and his uncle Benjamin and that is why he, Benjamin was named after his uncle. Parents: Thomas Sr. FRANKLIN and Jane WHITE.

He was married to Hannah WELLS on 23 Nov 1683 in Ecton, Northampton, England. Children were: Samuel FRANKLIN, Benjamin FRANKLIN, Jane FRANKLIN, Hannah FRANKLIN, Thomas FRANKLIN, Elizabeth FRANKLIN, Mary FRANKLIN, John FRANKLIN, Joseph FRANKLIN, Josiah FRANKLIN.

bullet Benjamin FRANKLIN was born on 6 Aug 1686 in London, England. He died on 22 Apr 1687. Parents: Benjamin FRANKLIN and Hannah WELLS.

bullet Benjamin FRANKLIN was born on 30 Dec 1716 in Woodstock, Windham, Connecticut. Parents: John FRANKLIN and Mary EARL.

bullet Ebenezer FRANKLIN was born on 20 Sep 1701 in Boston, Suffolk, Mass.. He died on 5 Feb 1702/3 in Boston, Suffolk, Mass.. Ebenezer Franklin was accidentally drowned by falling into a tub of soapsuds at the age of 16 months. Parents: Josiah FRANKLIN and Abiah FOLGER.

bullet Elizabeth FRANKLIN was born on 2 Mar 1677 in Ecton, Northampton, England. She died in 1759 in Boston, Suffolk, Mass.. She was also known as Mrs. Elizabeth Franklin Douse. Parents: Josiah FRANKLIN and Ann CHILD.

bullet Elizabeth FRANKLIN was born on 27 Oct 1694 in London, England. She died on 27 Aug 1696. Parents: Benjamin FRANKLIN and Hannah WELLS.

bullet Ellen FRANKLIN was born on 19 Apr 1789 in London, England. Parents: William Temple FRANKLIN and Ellen (Johnson) DEVELIN .

She was married to Capel HANBURY on 5 Aug 1818 in England.

bullet Francis FRANKLIN was born on 20 Oct 1732 in Philadelphia, Pa.. He died on 21 Nov 1736 in Philadelphia, Pa.. He was also known as Francis Folger Franklin. Francis Folger Franklin, affectionately called "Franky", died November 21 1736 of smallpox at the age of 4. His tombstone reads "The Delight of all that knew him." Parents: Benjamin FRANKLIN and Deborah READ.

bullet Franklin FRANKLIN was born about 1785. Parents: William Temple FRANKLIN and Ellen (Johnson) DEVELIN .

bullet Hannah FRANKLIN was born on 25 May 1683 in Ecton, Northampton, England. She died in 1723 in Boston, Suffolk, Mass.. She was also known as Mrs. Hannah Franklin Cole. Parents: Josiah FRANKLIN and Ann CHILD.

She was married to Thomas COLE .

She was married to Thomas EDDY.

bullet Hannah FRANKLIN was born on 13 Nov 1689 in London, England. She died on 2 Mar 1693. Parents: Benjamin FRANKLIN and Hannah WELLS.

bullet Henry FRANKLIN died on 23 Oct 1631 in Ecton, Northampton, England. Parents: Thomas FRANCKLINE and Margaret MEADOWS.

He was married to Agnes JOANES on 30 Oct 1595. Children were: Thomas Sr. FRANKLIN.

bullet James FRANKLIN was born on 4 Feb 1696/97 in Boston, Suffolk, Mass.. He died in 1735 in Boston, Suffolk, Mass.. James Franklin opened a printing office in Boston and taught Ben the printing trade. Parents: Josiah FRANKLIN and Abiah FOLGER.

He was married to Ann SMITH in 1722/23 in Boston, Suffolk, Mass.. Children were: Abiah FRANKLIN, James FRANKLIN.

bullet James FRANKLIN was born after 1716. Parents: John FRANKLIN and Mary EARL.

bullet James FRANKLIN was born after 1722. He died on 22 Aug 1762. Parents: James FRANKLIN and Ann SMITH.

bullet Jane FRANKLIN was born on 27 Mar 1712 in Boston, Suffolk, Mass.. She died on 8 May 1794 in Boston, Suffolk, Mass.. She was also known as Mrs. Jane Franklin Mecom. Parents: Josiah FRANKLIN and Abiah FOLGER.

She was married to Edward MECOM on 27 Jul 1727.

bullet Jane FRANKLIN was born on 14 Sep 1687 in London, England. She died on 31 Dec 1710. Parents: Benjamin FRANKLIN and Hannah WELLS.

bullet John FRANKLIN was born on 7 Dec 1690 in Boston, Suffolk, Mass.. He died in Jan 1756 in Boston, Suffolk, Mass.. Ben's favorite brother. Worked in Boston as a candle and soap maker. Later became the Postmaster of Boston. Parents: Josiah FRANKLIN and Abiah FOLGER.

He was married to Mary-Elizabeth GOOCH about 1716 in Boston, Suffolk, Mass..

bullet John FRANKLIN was born in 1643 in England. He died in 1691 in England. According to the autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, writing about his uncle John. John was bred a dyer, of woolens , I believe. Parents: Thomas Sr. FRANKLIN and Jane WHITE.

bullet John FRANKLIN was born on 8 Apr 1699 in London, England. Parents: Benjamin FRANKLIN and Hannah WELLS.

He was married to Mary EARL on 31 Aug 1716 in Woodstock, Windham, Connecticut. Children were: Benjamin FRANKLIN , John FRANKLIN, Annittar FRANKLIN, Phebe FRANKLIN, James FRANKLIN.

bullet John FRANKLIN was born on 20 Aug 1716 in Westminister, England. He died on 20 Aug 1800 in Canaan, Litchfield, Connecticut. Parents: John FRANKLIN and Mary EARL.

He was married to Keziah PIERCE on 24 Dec 1745 in Falls Church, Canaan, Litchfield, Connecticut.

bullet Joseph FRANKLIN was born on 27 Jan 1700 in London, England. Parents: Benjamin FRANKLIN and Hannah WELLS.

bullet Joseph I FRANKLIN was born on 6 Feb 1688 in Boston, Suffolk, Mass.. He died on 11 Feb 1689 in Boston, Suffolk, Mass.. Parents: Josiah FRANKLIN and Ann CHILD.

bullet Joseph II FRANKLIN was born on 30 Jun 1689 in Boston, Suffolk, Mass.. He died on 15 Jul 1689 in Boston, Suffolk, Mass.. Parents: Josiah FRANKLIN and Ann CHILD.

bullet Josiah FRANKLIN was born on 23 Dec 1657 in Ecton, Northampton, England. He died in 1744 in Boston, Suffolk, Mass.. Benjamin Franklin had a marble stone placed on his parents grave which reads: Josiah Franklin and Abiah, his wife, lie here interred. They lived lovingly together in wedlock 55 years. Without an estate, or any gainful employment, by constant labor and industry, with God's blessing, they maintained a large family comfortably, and brought up 13 children and 7 grandchildren reputably. From this instance, reader, be encouraged to diligence in thy callilng, and distrust not Providence. HE was a pious and prudent man. SHE, a discreet and virtuous woman. Their youngest son, in filial regard to thier memory places this stone. J. F. Born 1655, died 1744. (at 89). A. F. born 1667, died 1752 (at 85) *JOSIAH FRANKLIN was married twice. He had 3 children with his first wife, ANN CHILD while living in England. JOSIAH, his wife ANN, and 3 children came to New England in about 1683. JOSIAH FRANKLIN AND ANN CHILD had 4 more children in New England. JOSIAH and his second wife, ABIAH FOLGER had 10 more children. BENJAMIN being the youngest son and the youngest child, but two, born in Boston, New England. BENJAMIN goes on to say In all 17. I remember 13 sitting at the table at one time. JOSIAH was a tallow-chandler and soap boiler. That was the family business. JOSIAH had been bred as a dyer in England and could not maintain his large family with that trade. Parents: Thomas Sr. FRANKLIN and Jane WHITE.

He was married to Abiah FOLGER on 25 Nov 1689 in Old South Church, Boston, Suffolk, Mass.. Children were: John FRANKLIN, Peter FRANKLIN, Mary FRANKLIN, James FRANKLIN, Sarah FRANKLIN, Ebenezer FRANKLIN, Thomas FRANKLIN, Benjamin FRANKLIN, Lydia FRANKLIN, Jane FRANKLIN.

He was married to Ann CHILD about 1676 in England. Children were: Elizabeth FRANKLIN, Samuel FRANKLIN, Hannah FRANKLIN, Josiah Jr. FRANKLIN, Anne FRANKLIN, Joseph I FRANKLIN, Joseph II FRANKLIN.

bullet Josiah FRANKLIN was born on 3 Jan 1702 in London, England. He died on 10 Jan 1703. Parents: Benjamin FRANKLIN and Hannah WELLS.

bullet Josiah Jr. FRANKLIN was born on 23 Aug 1685 in Boston, Suffolk, Mass.. He died in 1715 in Lost at Sea. Restless in Boston, Josiah Jr. Franklin went to sea and never returned.. He was presumed dead. Parents: Josiah FRANKLIN and Ann CHILD.

bullet Lydia FRANKLIN was born on 8 Aug 1708 in Boston, Suffolk, Mass.. She died in 1758 in Boston, Suffolk, Mass.. She was also known as Mrs. Lydia Franklin Scott. Parents: Josiah FRANKLIN and Abiah FOLGER.

She was married to Capt. Robert SCOTT about 1731. Children were: Mary SCOTT .

She was married to George BREWER on 24 Sep 1747 in Boston, Suffolk, Mass..

She was married to Erastus ROWLEY before 1750. Children were: Orilla (Franklin\Rowley) ROWLEY.

bullet Mary FRANKLIN was born on 26 Sep 1694 in Boston, Suffolk, Mass.. She died in 1731 in Boston, Suffolk, Mass.. She was also known as Mrs. Mary Franklin Holmes. Parents: Josiah FRANKLIN and Abiah FOLGER.

She was married to Robert HOLMES on 6 Apr 1716.

bullet Mary FRANKLIN was born on 23 Apr 1696 in London, England. Parents: Benjamin FRANKLIN and Hannah WELLS.

bullet Peter FRANKLIN was born on 22 Nov 1692 in Boston, Suffolk, Mass.. He died on 1 Jul 1766. Parents: Josiah FRANKLIN and Abiah FOLGER.

He was married to Mary HARMAN on 2 Sep 1714 in Boston, Suffolk, Mass..

bullet Phebe FRANKLIN was born on 20 Oct 1725. She died on 30 Apr 1726. Parents: John FRANKLIN and Mary EARL.

bullet Samuel FRANKLIN was born on 16 May 1681 in Ecton, Northampton, England. He died in 1720 in Boston, Suffolk, Mass.. He was a Blacksmith. Parents: Josiah FRANKLIN and Ann CHILD.

He was married to Elizabeth TYING about 1705 in Boston, Suffolk, Mass..

bullet Samuel FRANKLIN was born on 15 Oct 1684 in Goodman's Field, Mass.. Parents: Benjamin FRANKLIN and Hannah WELLS.

He was married to Helene KELLINECK on 13 Aug 1719 in Boston, Suffolk, Mass.. Children were: Samuel FRANKLIN .

bullet Samuel FRANKLIN was born on 21 Oct 1721 in Boston, Suffolk, Mass.. He died on 21 Feb 1775 in Boston, Suffolk, Mass.. Parents: Samuel FRANKLIN and Helene KELLINECK.

He was married to Sarah BEAUDRI on 24 Dec 1747 in Boston, Suffolk, Mass..

He was married to Eunice GREENLEAD on 22 Jan 1756.

bullet Sarah FRANKLIN was born on 9 Jan 1698/99 in Boston, Suffolk, Mass.. She died on 23 May 1731 in Boston, Suffolk, Mass.. She was also known as Mrs. Sarah Franklin Davenport. Parents: Josiah FRANKLIN and Abiah FOLGER.

She was married to James DAVENPORT on 3 May 1722 in Boston, Suffolk, Mass..

bullet Sarah FRANKLIN was born on 31 Aug 1743 in Philadelphia, Pa.. She died on 5 Oct 1808. Sarah Franklin was affectionately called "Sally" by her father. She married Richard Bache in 1767. Named her first son Benjamin Franklin Bache. Nursed her father, who lived with her, in his old age, and , received the bulk of her father's estate. Richard Bache and Sarah Franklin had 7 children. They were: Benjamin, William, Betsy, Louis, Deborah, Richard and Sarah. Parents: Benjamin FRANKLIN and Deborah READ.

She was married to Richard BACHE on 29 Oct 1767 in Philadelphia, Pa..

bullet Sarah-Anne FRANKLIN was born on 6 Feb 1778 in Port Tobacco, Md.. She died on 30 May 1874 in Virginia. She was buried in Laurens, S. C.. Parents: William Temple FRANKLIN and Abigail BRAWNER .

She was married to Joseph COOPER on 19 Aug 1804 in Abbeville, S. C..

bullet Thomas FRANKLIN was born on 7 Dec 1703 in Boston, Suffolk, Mass.. He died on 17 Aug 1706 in Boston, Suffolk, Mass.. Parents: Josiah FRANKLIN and Abiah FOLGER.

bullet Thomas FRANKLIN was born on 31 Aug 1692 in London, England. He died on 2 Mar 1694. Parents: Benjamin FRANKLIN and Hannah WELLS.

bullet Thomas Jr. FRANKLIN died on 6 Jan 1702 in England. Thomas Jr. was bred a smith under his father Thomas Sr.. Thomas Jr. being ingenious and encouraged in learning by an Esquire Palmer became qualified for the business of scrivener; became a considerable man in the county or town of Northampton. Parents: Thomas Sr. FRANKLIN and Jane WHITE.

bullet Thomas Sr. FRANKLIN was born in 1598 in Eaton, England. He died in Banbury, Oxfordshire, England. Parents: Henry FRANKLIN and Agnes JOANES.

He was married to Jane WHITE about 1635 in England. Children were: Josiah FRANKLIN , Thomas Jr. FRANKLIN, John FRANKLIN, Benjamin FRANKLIN.

bullet William FRANKLIN was born in 1731 in Philadelphia, Pa.. He died in 1813 in England. William Franklin, often referred to as the Illigitimate son of Benjamin Franklin.William was born 6 May 1730 and Benjamin and Deborah were not married until 1 Sept 1730. His mother's name was never revealed. Most likely Deborah was the mother, but Ben took all the blame to protect her honor because they were not married yet. Young William traveled with his father, attending school in England. Upon returning to America William became Royal Governor of New Jersey. When the revolution began, William remained loyal to England. With Ben in America and William in England , father and son found themselves on opposite sides of the battle during the American Revolution. This forever strained their relationship.. Ben's last will and testament left nearly none of his wealth to William, claiming that if William's England had won the war, Ben would have never had any wealth to leave. Parents: Benjamin FRANKLIN and Deborah READ.

He was married to Elisabeth DOWNES on 4 Sep 1762 in New York City, New York. Children were: William Temple FRANKLIN.

bullet William Temple FRANKLIN was born on 22 Feb 1762 in London, England. He died on 25 May 1823 in Paris, France. Parents: William FRANKLIN and Elisabeth DOWNES.

He was married to Abigail BRAWNER. Children were: Sarah-Anne FRANKLIN .

He was married to Ellen (Johnson) DEVELIN on 16 Apr 1791 in London, England. Children were: Franklin FRANKLIN, Ellen FRANKLIN.

He was married to Hannah COLLYER on 6 May 1823 in England.

bullet Elisabeth FRANQUELIN was born on 22 Aug 1691 in P. Q.. Parents: Jean-Baptiste FRANQUELIN and Elisabeth AUBERT .

bullet Guillaume FRANQUELIN was born about 1625.

He was married to Catherine VITAS before 1650. Children were: Jean-Baptiste FRANQUELIN.

bullet Jean-Baptiste FRANQUELIN was born about 1650. Parents: Guillaume FRANQUELIN and Catherine VITAS.

He was married to Elisabeth AUBERT on 4 Feb 1683 in P. Q.. Children were: Elisabeth FRANQUELIN.

bullet Aurore FRAPPIER

She was married to Eugene-Aurelien SAMSON on 9 Sep 1942 in Ste. Brigide de Montreal, P. Q.. Children were: Claude SAMSON.

bullet Marie-Louise FRAPPIER was born about 1710.

She was married to Jean-Baptiste RIEL on 27 Nov 1730 in St. Sulpice, L' Assomption, P. Q. Children were: Marie-Louise RIEL, Marie-Therese-Marguerite RIEL.

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