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The History of Benjamin Franklin: Founder of The Union Fire Company

The History of Benjamin Franklin: Founder of The Union Fire Company
Cover Photo: Eric Okdeh  Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin by John Bigelow  This fire company was formed Dec. 7, 1736.  It was designed primarily for the security of property of its members, though they did not limit their usefulness to their own members when their property was not in danger.  The Union Fire Company was in...
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