027 A History of Stepfamilies in Early America

What do George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Abraham Lincoln have in common?

They all grew-up in blended or stepfamilies. 

Lisa Wilson, the Charles J. MacCurdy Professor of American History at Connecticut College and author of A History of Stepfamilies in Early America, leads us on an exploration of blended and stepfamilies in early America.

Show Notes: http://www.benfranklinsworld.com/027

 

Helpful Show Links

 

*Books purchased through this link will help support the production of Ben Franklin's World.

2356 232

Suggested Podcasts

Andrew Kuhn and Geoff Gannon

UncensoredTactical

MouseChat.net Disney Podcast - Hosts: Lisa, Steve, Sharpie, Caitlyn & Debbie

Stephanie Gish

The Green Rush

Aanchal