Georgia   Biographies  Benjamin Franklin

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              BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

The Hon. Benjamin Franklin, L. L. D., was born in Boston,
Mass., in 1706.  His father was a tallow-chandler and
soap-boiler, and he was bound an apprentice to his
brother, to learn the art of printing.  After a while, he
ran away from his brother, and worked as a journeyman at
the trade in Philadelphia.  His low birth and scanty
means of improvement are mentioned to show that,  “honor
and shame from no condition rise;  Act well your part;
there all the honor lies.”

Through the fair, though false promises of Governor
Keith, he embarked for England to purchase a press; but
found, too late, that Keith had no more credit in England
than himself; and after having worked in London a while,
and become master of his art, he returned to
Philadelphia, and set up a paper himself.  In 1732, his
Poor Richard’s Almanac appeared, and for its maxims of
economy, was so popular, that 10,000 copies were annually
sold.  These maxims are now published under the title of
“Franklin’s Way to Wealth,” and the work ought to be in
every family.  It will cost thee but a trip, reader, and
my lead thee to a course that will save thee or make thee
thousands.

In 1747, he published his observations on Electricity. -
Soon after this, he was sent, as agent for Pennsylvania,
to England, where his reputation as a man of science was
so great, that three colleges honored him with the degree
of Doctor of Laws.  He was Governor of Pennsylvania.  He
was Minister to France during the American Revolution,
where he was received with marked attention, and treated
with great respect. 

His writings are contained in several large octavo
volumes.  He died in Philadelphia, 17th of April 1790,
aged 84.  Few men have been more useful to the world than
Benjamin Franklin.  He paid great respect to religion,
and, if Weems is to be credited, died a christian.

Ref:  Sherwood, Adiel, A GAZETTEER OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, 1937, Printed by P. Force, Washington City, p. 280.

                                          FRANKLIN COUNTY, GEORGIA

     This is among the oldest counties in the State.  The Tagaloo River separates the county from South Carolina.
     CARNESVILLE is the county town, named after Judge Carnes, 108 miles from Milledgeville, Georgia.
     Franklin can show a long list of aged persons.  Mr. Hale died at 117; John Watson and his wife, at 90; Thos. Clarke, at 90; Wm. Spears, 110; Henry Parks, 100; Elisha Dyer and wife, 93; Samuel Mackay, 100; Jesse Marshall, 97; Mr. John Stonecypher, 96; David Guess, 90; Mr. Shannon, 83; A. Saunders, 85; Colonel James H. Little, 83; Joseph Parker, 85; John Pearce, 85; Samuel Daily,  85.
     The early settlers in the county were, L. Cleveland, Peter Williamson, Joseph Humphreys, N. Cleveland, John Gorham, Thomas and John Payne, Benjamin Echols, Wm. Hardin, John Smith, Benjamin Watson, Colonel James H. Little, John Stonecypher, Clement Wilkins, Samuel Sewell, Thompson Epperson, Wm. Spears, Wm. Blackwell, Russel Jones, Daniel Bush, Mr. Gilbert, Geo. Rucker, John Norris, James Terrell, James Hooper, Henry Smith, S. Shannon, Peter Waters, Josiah and George Stovall, Joseph Chandler, James Blain, &c.

Ref:  White, Rev. George, M. A., HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS OF GEORGIA, 1854, Pudney & Russell, Publishers, New York, pp. 459-460.   (Reprinted 1968. Heritage Papers, Danielsville, GA)




Note:
Adiel Sherwood, A GAZETTEER OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, Washington City,
Printed by P. Force, 1837,  pp. 255-256.
APPENDIX:  BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES
   "The author conceived that a short biographical sketch of the
individuals after whom the several counties were named, would furnish an
instructive and pleasing appendage to his topographical work...
   Acquainted with the intimate friends of some of the 'venerable dead,'
he has been furnished with sufficient materials to enlarge on their
character...
   There are in the State ninety counties (book printed in 1837, presently
in 2001, there are 159 counties)..."


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