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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.
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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 (1743-1808) was the only daughter of Benjamin Franklin and Deborah Read. She was born on September 11, 1743, in Philadelphia, when her father was 37, and focused on his career.
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 Bache, the only daughter of Benjamin Franklin, and wife of Richard Bache, a Philadelphia merchant. In 1780, when many soldiers of the American army were going barefooted and half-clad, money was collected for their relief and expanded for materials, which by the labors of many women were soon made into the needed garments.
Learn about Sarah Franklin Bache, the daughter of Benjamin Franklin and a leader in relief work during the American Revolutionary War. Find out about her life, family, education, and legacy.
