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May 16, 2024 · Step back in time to colonial America and meet Deborah Read, the fascinating wife of one of America’s founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin. Join us as we uncover the lesser-known facts and stories about this remarkable woman who played a crucial role in the life of one of the most influential figures in American history.
Aug 22, 2024 · Deborah Read was Benjamin Franklin’s common-law wife. By helping Franklin manage his numerous businesses, she allowed him to devote his time to political and scientific endeavors. Early Life. Deborah Read was born in 1707, the seventh child of John and Sarah Read.
Oct 20, 2023 · Poor Richard's Women: Deborah Read Franklin and the Other Women behind the Founding Fathernancy rubin stuart Beacon Press, 2022 202 pp. With his origins both in Boston and in Philadelphia, Benjamin Franklin appears an anomalous being, with scholars continually trying to provide him with contexts.
Jun 12, 2024 · Benjamin entered a common-law marriage with Deborah Read, his former sweetheart in Philadelphia, in 1730. Benjamin and William were a packaged deal, and Read had no choice but to accept her...
Oct 17, 2023 · Quite aware of his “awkward and ridiculous appearance,” he locked eyes with a young woman, Deborah Read, in the doorway of her father’s house; she would later become his wife.
Sep 22, 2024 · Deborah Read Franklin (c. 1708 – December 19, 1774) was the common-law spouse of inventor, printer, thinker, revolutionary and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, Benjamin Franklin.
Aug 23, 2024 · Poor Richard’s Women reveals the long-neglected voices of the women Ben loved and lost during his lifelong struggle between passion and prudence. The most prominent among them was Deborah Read Franklin, his common-law wife and partner for 44 years.
Jun 10, 2024 · Franklin notes that these transactions were “taken out of Mrs. Read’s shop book,” referring to Deborah Franklin’s mother. Perhaps Franklin himself was unaware of who his mother-in-law was referring to.
Oct 17, 2023 · Deborah (Read) Franklin (about 1708 – December 19, 1774) was the spouse of Benjamin Franklin, a prominent inventor, printer, thinker, revolutionary and Founding Father of the United States. He signed the Declaration of Independence and was also one of the 39 signers of the US Constitution.
May 10, 2024 · Patriots of the Past. Deborah Read Franklin – July 8, 1776. May 10, 2024 - by Vcytv - Leave a Comment. Experience the American dream with today’s Patriot of the Past interview. I’m your host, John Gillespie. It’s July 8, 1776. I’m in Philadelphia with Deborah Franklin, the wife of Benjamin Franklin.
