Benedict Arnold 1615–1678
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16 researchers on YourRoots have Benedict Arnold in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 16 independent trees, with linked records
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Immediate Family
Biography
Benedict Arnold was born in 1615 in Ilchester, Somerset, England, the child of william arnold and christian peak. Benedict Arnold passed away in 1678 in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States.
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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2Record English Origins of New England Families, Vol. III
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3Record Family Data Collection - Births
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4Record Family Data Collection - Deaths
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5Record Millennium File
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6Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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7Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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8Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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9Record U.S., Library of Congress Photo Collection, 1840-2000
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10Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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11Record US & British Isle, Joseph Thomas Biographical Dictionary, 1890
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12Record Colonial Families of the USA
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13Record Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI)
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14Record New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins
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15Record Appletons' Cyclopedia of American Biography
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16Record An Arnold family record
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17Record Genealogies of Rhode Island Families, Vol. I
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18Record Geni World Family Tree
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19Record History and genealogy of the ancestors and some descendants of Stukely Westcott, one of the thirteen original proprietors of Pr
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20Record The controversy touching the Old Stone Mill in the town of Newport, Rhode Island
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21Record The life and times of Samuel Gorton : the founders and the founding of the Republic : a section of early United States history
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Benedict Arnold
This ancestor line traces from Muchelney, Somerset, England (1560) to Ilchester, Somerset, England (1615) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Benedict Arnold (1615–1678) was born in Ilchester, Somerset, England and died in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States. 16 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 16 researchers on YourRoots have Benedict in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
- Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.
Benedict Arnold's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record