Benjamin Franklin: An American Life
Who is Josiah Franklin and Abiah Folger Franklin from Benjamin Franklin: An American Life and what is their importance?
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Josiah Franklin and Abiah Folger Franklin were Franklin's mother and father. Josiah was a silk maker turned candle maker when he emigrated to America. Abiah was the mother of ten children.
Benjamin Franklin: An American Life