Benjamin Franklin By jaredblomquist Period: Jan 1, 1706 to Jan 1, 2012 America Jan 17, 1706 Ben Franklin Born Period: Jan 17, 1706 to Apr 17, 1790 Benjamin Franklin's Life Jan 1, 1718 Ben Work for His Brother (James Franklin) Jan 1, 1724 Ben Sails to England Jan 1, 1726 Ben Returns to America Jan 1, 1752 Ben Invents Lightning Rod and Discovers Electricity in Lightning Jan 1, 1753 Ben in made the Postmaster for America Jan 1, 1776 Ben helps write the Declaration of Independence Jan 1, 1787 Ben helps write the United States Constitution Apr 17, 1790 Ben Franklin Dies
