The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin · Character
Ebenezer Kinnersley
Friend and collaborator who helped Franklin with electrical experiments.
minor
Also known as Mr. Kinnersley
First appearance: Scientific Experiments
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Ingenious neighbor encouraged by Franklin to perform electric experiments for money; lectures based on Franklin's notes.
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