Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin's Birth

Apr 17, 1706

Benjamin Franklin's Birth Before we get into the timeline- the ones with the date 1/1 means unknown. Just read the year.

Benjamin and his brother, James

Jan 1, 1721

Benjamin Franklin's brother James was a printer. He got thrown into jail for making fun of the clergy (religious duties) and Ben started to continue his printing.

Ben's RunAway and his find.

Jan 1, 1723

James was not happy for Ben continuing his newspaper and printing, and he kept harrassing him so finally, Ben ran away. Then, in the late 1723, a person called Deborah Read found him.

Deborah Read and Benjamin Franklin

Jan 1, 1730

At 1730, Deborah married Benjamin Franklin.

Benjamin works in Philadelphia.

Jan 1, 1735

Ben worked in Philadelphia a lot. He did a lot of things that helped the people there like paving roads, lighting the streets, etc.

Lightning Rod

Jan 1, 1940

In 1940, Benjamin started studying electricity. Then, by simply tying a metal key to a kite, he invented the lightning rod.