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Born in Boston
Youngest son of Josiah and Abiah Franklin. -
Worked at Father's candle shop.
Stopped school at 10 years old. Went to work for his father. Later he was an apprentice for his brother James, a printer. -
Married Deborah Reed Rogers.
Had two sons and a daughter. -
Started the Library Company.
This was the first lending library. -
Publishes the first edition of "Poor Richard's Almanack"
Ben loved to read and write. He was very good at writing. -
First Fire Department
It was called the Union Fire Company. -
Pennsylvania Hospital
Founded by Benjamin Franklin and Dr. Thomas Bond. -
Dies in Philadelphia
He was 84 years old when he died.