Benjamin Franklin
By Liz '05
Benjamin Franklin
By Liz '05
Benjamin Franklin was born on Jan.17,1706. He invented a set of paddles so we could swim faster. Ben also worked at a candle shop. He couldn't quite fit in so he became a printer. But he goofed off and got fired. When he was 17 he met Deborah Read.He fell in deep love.
Ben got married and had 3 children. Their names were William, Francis, and Sarah. His wife died and he raised the children untill they were old enough to move.
Ben also helped free some slaves. He became a famous inventor. He made the Franklin Stove ,High Book Arm , and more!
by cody '04
Benjamin Frankin was born on January17,1706 in Boston,Massocusetts. He invented things when he was a kid.His father didn't have enough money for school.
When he was about 17 years old,he got married. At age 22, he became a printer. When Benjamin was 40, he proved that lightning is electricity.
Benjamin died on April,17.Even though he was a printer, he was also a inventer, a scientist and a statesman.He was a great American.
Benjamin Fanklin
by ADAM '03
Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston, Massachusetts January17, 1706. Benjamin Franklin was the youngest son in his family. When he was still a boy he had lots of ideas.
Ben Franklin opened a printing shop. He was a rich man at the age of 42. Ben Franklin had lots of ideas like the Franklin stove. He wanted to see if lightning was electricity.
The people knew Ben Franklin as a writer, scientist, inventor, statesman, and hero. Ben. Franklin was in the fight for Independence. He also helped write the Declaration of Independence.
by Zach '02
Ben Franklin was born Jan. 17, 1706 in Boston.Ben loved school he began school when he was 8. A little bit after he started school he invented swimming paddles. when he was A lot older he worked in his brothers print shop. when Ben was a litter older he got his own print shop.
Ben worked since he was a boy. Ben hated the smell of wax. When Ben was older he invented Electricity.
In 1765 Ben went to England.In 1776 Ben went to France. A little later he returned home. A litter latter he died in 1796. We should remember him because he made things we still use now.
