On the amazing day of January 17th 1706 Benjamin Franklin was born.his father, Josiah Franklin had 17 children with 2 wives.He was the 8th child to Josiah`s second wife,but the 15th child total.He started to work with his brothers at the age of 12.Franklin started out with a passion in writing and wrote many writings immediately after starting work. However, his older brother refused to publish his writings. After more work and effort, he was able to take his writings elsewhere to get published, many of which are famous today.Franklin started out with a passion in writing and wrote many writings immediately after starting work. However, his older brother refused to publish his writings. After more work and effort, he was able to take his writings