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William Franklin
William Franklin | |
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| 13th Colonial Governor of New Jersey | |
| In office 1763–1776 | |
| Monarch | George III |
| Preceded by | Josiah Hardy |
| Succeeded by | William Livingston As Governor of New Jersey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | ca. 1730 Philadelphia |
| Died | 1813 (aged 82–83)[1] London |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Downes, Mary Johnson d'Evelin |
| Children | William Temple Franklin |
| Parents | Benjamin Franklin |
| Occupation | soldier, colonial administrator |
William Franklin (c.1730 – November 1813) was an American soldier, attorney, and colonial administrator, the acknowledged illegitimate son of Benjamin Franklin. He was the last colonial Governor of New Jersey (1763–1776). Franklin was a steadfast Loyalist throughout the American Revolutionary War.
- ↑ http://www.nj.gov/state/archives/docfranklin.html gives 13 Nov., http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/William_Franklin.aspx gives 16 Nov. and http://www.geni.com/people/William-Franklin-Colonial-Governor-of-New-Jersey/6000000007529267271 gives 17 Nov.
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