Josiah Franklin Sr. (1655-1744) - Find a Grave Memorial

Josiah Franklin Sr.

Birth

23 Dec 1655

Ecton, Wellingborough Borough, Northamptonshire, England

Death

16 Jan 1744 (aged 88)

Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA

Burial

Granary Burying Ground

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Josiah Franklin arrived in America in 1683.
He was a candle and soap maker by profession.

Inscription

"JOSIAH FRANKLIN,
and
ABIAH his Wife,
lie here interred.
They lived lovingly together in wedlock
fifty-five years.
Without an estate, or any gainful employment,
By constant labor and industry,
with God's blessing,
They maintained a large family
comfortably,
and brought up thirteen children
and seven grandchildren
reputably.
From this instance, reader,
Be encouraged to diligence in thy calling,
And distrust not Providence.
He was a pious and prudent man;
She, a discreet and virtuous woman.
Their youngest son,
In filial regard to their memory,
Places this stone.
J.F. born 1655, died 1744, AEtat 89.
A.F. born 1667, died 1752, —— 95."