Deborah Read was Benjamin Franklin’s common-law wife. By helping Franklin manage his numerous businesses, she allowed him to devote his time to political and scientific endeavors.
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March 12, 2026 | SCOTUS Rejects Delaware Affidavit of Merit Requirement
Deborah Read was Benjamin Franklin’s common-law wife. By helping Franklin manage his numerous businesses, she allowed him to devote his time to political and scientific endeavors.