Did Benjamin Franklin have slaves when he died?

Did Benjamin Franklin have slaves when he died? No, Benjamin Franklin did not have slaves when he died in 1790, he had become abolitionist and freed his slaves earlier. Franklin owned slaves earlier in life, like many colonists, he owned two slaves named Peter and Jemima in 1750s, but by 1760s his views changed and he became anti slavery advocate. In 1770s Franklin freed his slaves and became President of Pennsylvania Abolition Society in 1787, advocating for abolition of slavery. By time of his death in 1790, he owned no slaves and had petitioned Congress to abolish slavery. So did Franklin have slaves when he died, no, he had freed them and become leading abolitionist, unlike some founders who still owned slaves at death like Washington who freed slaves in will, and Jefferson who did not. Franklin's evolution from slave owner to abolitionist notable, he advocated for education of Black children and against slavery in final years.