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Benjamin Franklin started courting Deborah Read in 1724 when he was only 17. He proposed marriage, but her mother was concerned about her daughter traveling abroad with such a young man.
In 1730, Franklin admitted to having an illegitimate child with Ms. Read, and at that time took up residency with her. On September 1, 1730, he declared [established] a Common Law Marriage and had three children together, two sons, William and Francis (Francis died at age 4), and a daughter, Sarah, born in 1743. It was Sarah who later cared for her father in his old age.
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Benjamin Franklin started courting Deborah Read in 1724 when he was only 17. He proposed marriage, but her mother was concerned about her daughter traveling abroad with such a young man.
In 1730, Franklin admitted to having an illegitimate child with Ms. Read, and at that time took up residency with her. On September 1, 1730, he declared [established] a Common Law Marriage and had two children together, a son, Francis (who died at age 4), and a daughter, Sarah, born in 1743. It was Sarah who later cared for her father in his old age.
So, legally he was declared married on September 1, 1730 as a common law marriage.
Benjamin Franklin was 17 when he married his wife who was 15. They got married young in the 1700's. It was common.
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Was Deborah read Franklin married before she married Benjamin Franklin?
yes she was married to john rogers who disappeared and then married Benjamin Franklin later on.
Who were Benjamin Franklin's wives?
He never married. He had a common law wife. Deborah Read.
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.
Was Ben Franklin married?
Benjamin Franklin married to Deborah Read in September 1, 1730
Benjamin Franklin wife?
Deborah read
What year did Benjamin Franklin get married?
Benjamin Franklin married Deborah Read Rogers in 1730.1730
When did Benjamine Franklin get married?
Benjamin Franklin married to Deborah Read in September 1, 1730
Who did Ben Franklin marry?
Benjamin Franklin married Deborah Read
Is Benjamin Franklin married?
Yes, Benjamin Franklin married to Deborah Read in September 1, 1730
Was Deborah read Franklin married before she married Benjamin Franklin?
yes she was married to john rogers who disappeared and then married Benjamin Franklin later on.
What was Benjamin Franklin's wife name?
Deborah Read Franklin
Who did Benjamin marry?
Benjamin Franklin married Deborah Read Rogers in 1730. She died in 1774.
Who is Deborah read?
Deborah Read is the wife of Benjamin Franklin.
Who were Benjamin Franklin's wives?
He never married. He had a common law wife. Deborah Read.
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.
When did Benjamin get married?
Benjamin was married to Deborah Read.
Was Ben Franklin married?
Benjamin Franklin married to Deborah Read in September 1, 1730
