Benedict Arnold 1683–1761
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Benedict Arnold in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees
Researchers connected through Benedict Arnold 1683–1761
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1683, Benedict Arnold entered the world in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island Colony, born to benedict arnold ii and mary turner. Benedict Arnold married hannah waterman king, and had children including absalom king arnold, ann arnold, benedict arnold, elizabeth arnold, fenner arnold, hannah arnold, mary arnold, oliver arnold. Benedict Arnold passed away in 1761 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA.
Sources
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1Record U.S., Family History Books
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Benedict Arnold
This ancestor line traces from Ilchester, South Somerset District, Somerset, England (1586) to Newport, Newport, Rhode Island Colony (1683) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Benedict Arnold (1683–1761) was born in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island Colony and died in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA. 4 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, 4 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Benedict Arnold's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record