Benjamin Franklin was born in Puritan Boston on January 17, 1706 . His family was large: He was the 15th child born to his father, Josiah Franklin. His mother, Abiah Franklin, a very good homemaker, was his father's second wife, and Benjamin was her eighth child. Josiah had been born in a small village in England. He was an intelligent, articulate man. His trade had been dyer of textiles,
Benjamin Franklin was born in Puritan Boston on January 17, 1706 . His family was large: He was the 15th child born to his father, Josiah Franklin. His mother, Abiah Franklin, a very good homemaker, was his father's second wife, and Benjamin was her eighth child. Josiah had been born in a small village in England. He was an intelligent, articulate man. His trade had been dyer of textiles,