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Abiah Franklin
(1667 - 1752)
Mother of Benjamin Franklin
Visit Her Landmarks
Abiah Franklin and “Mother Goose”
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Abiah Franklin and “Mother Goose”
Downtown
99 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02108
17th Century
Arts & Culture
Abiah Franklin (1667-1752), mother of Benjamin Franklin, raised 13 children. Tradition states Elizabeth Foster Vergoose (1665-1758), “Mother Goose,” is also buried here.
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