Benedict Arnold I 1615–1678
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Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 7 independent trees, with linked records
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1615, Benedict Arnold I entered the world in Ilchester, South Somerset District, Somerset, England, born to william arnold and christian peak. Benedict Arnold I married damaris westcott, and had children including benedict arnold ii, caleb arnold, godsgift bull, josiah arnold, oliver arnold, penelope cuttler. Benedict Arnold I passed away in 1678 in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.
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1Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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2Record FindAGrave.com-U.S. & Canada & other countries
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Benedict I
This ancestor line traces from Gloucester, City of Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England (1480) to Ilchester, South Somerset District, Somerset, England (1615) across 4 generations.
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- Benedict I (1615–1678) was born in Ilchester, South Somerset District, Somerset, England and died in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA. 7 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.
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Benedict I's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record