Downtown in Boston in Suffolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Josiah and Abiah Franklin
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 14, 2009
1. Franklin Marker
lie here interred.
They lived lovingly together in wedlock fifty-five years, and without an estate, or any gainful employment, by constant labor and honest industry, maintained a large family comfortably, and brought up thirteen children and seven grandchildren respectably.
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, aged 89.
A.F. ____ 1667, ________ 1752, ___ 85.
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The original inscription having been nearly obliterated
a number of citizens
erected this monument as a mark of respect
for the
illustrious author.
MDCCCXXVII
Erected 1827.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1655.
Location. 42° 21.45′ N, 71° 3.695′ W. Marker is in Boston, Massachusetts, in Suffolk County. It is in Downtown. Marker can be reached from Tremont Street, on the left when traveling north. Marker is along the walking trail
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Victims of the Boston Massacre (within shouting distance of this marker); John Foster Williams (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Adams (within shouting distance of this marker); John Smibert (within shouting distance of this marker); Granary Burial Ground (within shouting distance of this marker); John Phillips (within shouting distance of this marker); Paul Revere Buried in this Ground (within shouting distance of this marker); Granary Burying Ground (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boston.
Photographed By Mira Earls, April 16, 2023
2. Josiah and Abiah Franklin Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 14, 2009
3. Franklin Family Memorial
The obelisk on which the marker is found marks the final resting place of Josiah and Abiah Franklin, parents of Benjamin Franklin.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 17, 2021
4. Josiah and Abiah Franklin Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,938 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 23, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2. submitted on April 25, 2023, by Mira Earls of Cortland, New York. 3. submitted on May 23, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on July 11, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
