n United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
n printer whose success as an author led him to take up politics; he helped draw up the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution; he played a major role in the American Revolution and negotiated French support for the colonists; as a scientist he is remembered particularly for his research in electricity (1706-1790)
n a landowner (14th and 15th centuries) who was free but not of noble birth
Franklin Lumber to reopen International Paper, create 72 jobs FRANKLIN — Franklin Lumber LLC, a company created by former employees of International Paper's Isle of Wight sawmill, has purchased the Franklin sawmill and plans to create 72 new jobs in Isle of Wight, according to a release from Gov. Bob McDonnell's office.
June 20, 2013 - Daily Press
Franklin propane tank manufacturer closes after recall A Franklin-based manufacturer of see-through propane tanks has shuttered after government safety regulators ordered an emergency recall of its tanks over fears that they could leak flammable materials.
June 20, 2013 - The Tennessean
Joe Biden in New York Daily News When the stock market crashed, Franklin Roosevelt got on the television and didn't just talk about the princes of greed,Biden told Katie Couric.