Ben Franklin

Ben was born

Jan 17, 1706

Ben was born in Boston, Massachusetts.

Ben was apprenticed

Mar 21, 1718

Ben was apprenticed to his brother to be a printer.*

Ben meets his wife

May 13, 1723

Ben meets Debby Read who will become his wife.*

William is born

Jul 16, 1730

Ben's son William is born.*

Ben is named postmaster

Sep 18, 1753

Ben is named postmaster for America.*

Debby dies

Nov 26, 1774

Ben's wife Debby dies.*

Declaration of Independence

Dec 29, 1776

Ben helps write the Declaration of Independence.*

United States Constitution

Dec 30, 1787

Ben helped write the United States Constitution.*

Ben dies

Apr 17, 1790

Ben dies at the age of 84.