Benjamin Franklin Washington | |
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| Born | April 7, 1820 |
| Died | January 22, 1872 (aged 51) |
| Occupation | American newspaper editor |
| Spouse | Georgianna Hite Ransom (1845-1872, his death) |
| Parent(s) | John Thornton Augustine Washington Elizabeth Conrad Bedinger |
| Relatives | Samuel Washington (great-grandfather) George Washington (great-granduncle) |
Benjamin Franklin Washington (April 7, 1820 – January 22, 1872) was a relative of George Washington. He was involved in a duel with C. A. Washburn over articles printed in the San Francisco Herald.