Benjamin Franklin's son
William Franklin was an American soldier and a colonial administrator
Aug. 9, 1809Correct answer is: William Barrett Travis was born 1 August 1809 in Saluda, Edgefield, South Carolina.
His father was very strict and decided that young Ben did not need a formal education. He felt this way so strongly that when he caught him reading a book he would punish him. By the time Ben was 7-8...
Benjamin Franklin's most famous works are his autobiography, and "Poor Richard's Almanac".