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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.
Sarah, the only daughter of Benjamin Franklin, was born at Philadelphia on the eleventh of September, 1744. Of her early years no particulars can now be obtained; but from her father’s appreciation of the importance of education, and the intelligence and information that she displayed through life, we may presume that her studies were as ...
Bache, Sarah (1743–1808) American patriot. Born on September 11, 1743; died in 1808; only daughter of Benjamin Franklin and Deborah Read Rogers (his common-law wife); married Richard Bache (a Philadelphia merchant); children: eight.
Not a soul can deny the extraordinary lives led by Sarah Franklin Bache's offspring, a veritable brood of doctors, journalists, and naval officers, who sprouted roots in the very heart of our nation's history.
At the age of 24, Sally married Richard Bache on October 29, 1767, while her father was still away. Franklin was displeased at first but warmed up to the idea after he met Bache in person. Bache was a merchant who was born in England but immigrated to New York and then to Philadelphia.
Sarah “Sally” Franklin Bache The youngest Franklin child, Sarah Franklin, called “Sally,” was born in 1743, just as her father was beginning his political career.
Jun 5, 2024 · Sarah “Sally” Franklin Bache was the only daughter of Benjamin Franklin. She also made her own contributions to the early history of our country, organizing efforts to support soldiers during the American Revolution.
