Question

What did Ben Franklin do when his son was arrested?

Answer 1

Benjamin Franklin's illegitimate son William was exiled to Britain because of his Loyalist activities during the American Revolutionary War. William Franklin, born around 1730, was the acknowledged illegitimate son of Benjamin Franklin.

Answer 2

Benjamin Franklin's illegitimate son William was exiled to Britain because of his Loyalist activities during the American Revolutionary War. William Franklin, born around 1730, was the acknowledged illegitimate son of Benjamin Franklin. ... William was raised by his father and Deborah Read, Benjamin's common-law wife.