William
FRANKLIN
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Born: 1 September 1731 in Philadelphia, Crown Colony of Pennsylvania
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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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Recorded occupation: 13th Colonial Governor of New Jersey
Spouse & Children of William FRANKLIN
Elizabeth DOWNESMarriage date: 4 September 1762
Marriage place: London, England
Children of William FRANKLIN and Elizabeth DOWNES
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Mary D EVELINMarriage date: 14 August 1788
Marriage place: London, England
Source: wikipedia.org
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Birth — 17311 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.
Death — 181317 November 1813
London, England
He died at the age of 82.
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Last updated: 5/17/2017 3:30:15 PM
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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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