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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February 5, 2026 | SCOTUS Decision in Bowe v. United States Is First of the 2026 Term
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.