William
FRANKLIN
(b.
1 September 1731
,
Philadelphia, Crown Colony of Pennsylvania
d.
17 November 1813
,
London, England
)
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William FRANKLIN was born 1 September 1731 in Philadelphia, Crown Colony of Pennsylvania
William FRANKLIN was the child of Benjamin FRANKLIN and Deborah READ and the grandchild of: (paternal) Josiah FRANKLIN and Abiah FOLGERSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
William married Elizabeth DOWNES 4 September 1762 in London, England . Elizabeth DOWNES was born abt. 1731 in Barbados. Elizabeth died abt. 1777 in Manhattan, New York, USA (New York City) (New Amsterdam) (Washington Heights).
William married (2) Mary D EVELIN 14 August 1788 in London, England . Mary D EVELIN was born abt. 1731
William FRANKLIN died 17 November 1813 in London, England.
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William FRANKLIN was a 13th Colonial Governor of New Jersey.
William FRANKLIN was a 13th Colonial Governor of New Jersey.
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Elizabeth DOWNES-- Date: 4 September 1762 Place: London, England
Children of William FRANKLIN and Elizabeth DOWNES:
William FRANKLIN married Mary D EVELIN-- Date: 14 August 1788 Place: London, England
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On August 14, 1788, the widower William married Mary Johnson d'Evelin, a widow with children, as his second wife.
Children of William FRANKLIN and Mary D EVELIN:
Elizabeth DOWNES-- Date: 4 September 1762 Place: London, EnglandChildren of William FRANKLIN and Elizabeth DOWNES:
William FRANKLIN married
Mary D EVELIN-- Date: 14 August 1788 Place: London, Englandwikipedia.org
On August 14, 1788, the widower William married Mary Johnson d'Evelin, a widow with children, as his second wife.
Children of William FRANKLIN and Mary D EVELIN:
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1731 Birth 1 September 1731
Philadelphia, Crown Colony of Pennsylvania
1762 Marriage / PartnerWilliam FRANKLIN and Elizabeth DOWNES 4 September 1762, London, England
He was 31 years old.
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1788 Marriage / PartnerWilliam FRANKLIN and Mary D EVELIN 14 August 1788, London, England
He was 56 years old.
1813 Death 17 November 1813
London, England
He died at the age of 82.
William is buried at: St Pancras Old Church Churchyard St Pancras London Borough of Camden Greater London, England
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- Updated: 5/17/2017 3:30:15 PM
Pennsylvania means 'Penn's woods' or 'Penn's land.' Quaker William Penn was granted the tract of land by King Charles II of England in 1681 as repayment of debt owed to Penn's father, Admiral William Penn. Originally, Penn suggested Sylvania (woodland) for his land. (statesymbolsusa.org)Prior to 1787 - Crown Colony of Pennsylvania
December 12, 1787 - Pennsylvania becomes 2nd U.S. state
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