Benedict Arnold 1738–1739
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6 researchers on YourRoots have Benedict Arnold in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees
Researchers connected through Benedict Arnold 1738–1739
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Immediate Family
Biography
Benedict Arnold was born in 1738 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA, the child of benedict arnold and hannah waterman king. Benedict Arnold passed away in 1739 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA.
Sources
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1Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Benedict Arnold
This ancestor line traces from Muchelney, Somerset, England (1560) to Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA (1738) across 6 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Benedict Arnold (1738–1739) was born in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA and died in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA. 6 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, 6 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 6 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