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Dorothy Arnold 1729–1799

Public Tree Person

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Dorothy 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 6 Dec 1729 · Stoneham, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Died 13 Jul 1799 · Marlboro, Windham, Vermont, United States
Father Joseph Arnold
Mother Dorothy Hartwell (1707–1755)
Spouse Benjamin Jacobs (1719–1775)
Children Joseph Jacobs 2Nd

Researchers connected through Dorothy Arnold 1729–1799

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Biography

In 1729, Dorothy Arnold entered the world in Stoneham, Middlesex, Massachusetts, born to joseph arnold and dorothy hartwell. Dorothy Arnold married benjamin jacobs, and had children including joseph jacobs 2nd. Dorothy Arnold passed away in 1799 in Marlboro, Windham, Vermont, United States.

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    Record Colonial Families of the USA

Life Timeline

1729
Birth of Dorothy Arnold in Stoneham, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Birth
1799
Death of Dorothy Arnold in Marlboro, Windham, Vermont, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Dorothy Arnold

This ancestor line traces from Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA (1618) to Stoneham, Middlesex, Massachusetts (1729) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Dorothy Arnold (1729–1799) was born in Stoneham, Middlesex, Massachusetts and died in Marlboro, Windham, Vermont, United States. 2 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Dorothy 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.
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.

Dorothy Arnold's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Dorothy Arnold PTP
1729–1799
Stoneham, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Parents
Unknown
Dorothy Hartwell PTP
1707–1755
Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Dorothy Arnold's Descendants

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Dorothy Arnold PTP 1729–1799 m. Benjamin Jacobs PTP 1719–1775