Hybridization is the process of breeding a plant or animal with a different type of plant or animal. Most types of hybridization...
Deborah Read (Franklinâs future wife), daughter of John and Sarah Read, born in Philadelphia. 1712 Jane Franklin (Franklinâs youngest sister, and favorite) born.
Energetic and tireless, he also found time to pursue his interest in science, as well as to enter politics. Franklin served as clerk (1736-51) and member (1751-64) of the colonial legislature and as deputy postmaster of Philadelphia (1737-53) and deputy postmaster general of the colonies (1753-74).