William Franklin

William Franklin
13th Colonial Governor of New Jersey
In office 1763–1776
Monarch	George III
Preceded by	Josiah Hardy
Succeeded by	William Livingston As Governor of New Jersey
Personal details
Born	ca. 1730 Philadelphia
Died	1813 (aged 82–83)[1] London
Spouse(s)	Elizabeth Downes, Mary Johnson d'Evelin
Children	William Temple Franklin
Parents	Benjamin Franklin
Occupation	soldier, colonial administrator

William Franklin (c.1730 – November 1813) was an American soldier, attorney, and colonial administrator, the acknowledged illegitimate son of Benjamin Franklin. He was the last colonial Governor of New Jersey (1763–1776). Franklin was a steadfast Loyalist throughout the American Revolutionary War.

1. ↑ http://www.nj.gov/state/archives/docfranklin.html gives 13 Nov., http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/William_Franklin.aspx gives 16 Nov. and http://www.geni.com/people/William-Franklin-Colonial-Governor-of-New-Jersey/6000000007529267271 gives 17 Nov.