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Josiah Franklin moved to America because he was the third in his family to become a dyer and there wasn't enough work in England. He left Banbury, England with his family in 1683. Benjamin Franklin said there were also religious reasons for the family's move.
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Who was Benjamin Franklin's father?
Benjamin Franklin's father was Josiah Franklin.
Benjamin Franklins middle name?
benjiman franklins full name is Benjamin josiah Franklin.
Who was Benjamin Franklins mother?
Abiah Floger is Benjamin Franklin's dad but before that his dad (Josiah Franklin) got married to Anne Child but died after complication of giving birth.
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Thomas, mordecai, and josiah
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Who was Benjamin Franklin's father?
Benjamin Franklin's father was Josiah Franklin.
Who was ben Franklins father?
Josiah Franklin
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Josiah Franklin
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Josiah Franklin
Where did Josiah Franklin die?
Josiah Franklin died in pickle land land that was owned by an old man named jenkins
Who was Benjamin father?
Benjamin Franklin's father was Josiah Franklin.
Who was Ben Franklin's mother and father?
Josiah and Abiah Folger Franklin.
Who are Benjamin Franklin's parents?
Benjamin Franklin's parents were: Josiah Franklin and Abiah Franklin. They were both English.
What was Benjamin Franklin's father's name?
He was the son of Josiah Franklin.For more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (Wikipedia) indicated directly below this answer section.
What is Benjamin's dad's name?
Josiah Franklin
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Josaih Franklin born: Ecton Northamptonshire married: Abiah Folger on July 9th 1689 Abiah Folger born: Nantucket, Massachusetts, on August 15, 1667 married: Josiah Franklin on July 9th 1689 Sorry I couldn't give you more info!
