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Sarah Franklin Bache (September 12, 1788 – October 6, 1863), married Thomas Sergeant (1782–1860), who later was appointed as an associate justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and postmaster of Philadelphia.
Sarah, the only daughter of Benjamin Franklin, was born at Philadelphia on the eleventh of September, 1744. Of her early years no particulars can now be obtained; but from her father’s appreciation of the importance of education, and the intelligence and information that she displayed through life, we may presume that her studies were as ...
Learn about the life and achievements of Sarah Franklin Bache, the daughter of the renowned statesman and inventor. Discover how she overcame social and religious barriers, supported the American Revolution, preserved her father's legacy, and patronized the arts.
Sarah "Sally" Franklin Bache (11 de septiembre de 1743 - 5 de octubre de 1808) era la hija de Benjamin Franklin y Deborah Read. Fue líder en el trabajo de socorro durante la Guerra Revolucionaria Estadounidense y con frecuencia se desempeñó como anfitriona política de su padre, como su madre antes de su muerte en 1774.
Sarah Bache was the only daughter of Benjamin Franklin and his common-law wife Deborah Read. She helped raise funds and sew uniforms for the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War and was praised by the Marquis de Chastellux.
Sarah (Sally) Franklin Bache. 1743 - 1808. Franklin's only daughter. She was raised almost exclusively by her mother during Franklin's prolonged absences while he served as a diplomat in England and France.
Sarah Franklin Bach was well known for her own patriotism and public spirit. She was useful to both her family and her country in a time of personal and national turmoil. Sarah developed cancer in 1807 and passed away in October, 1808 at the age of sixty-four.
