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Margaret "Peggy" Shippen 1760–1804

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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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Reliability Score: B
Medium — 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 Margaret Shippen in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 2 independent trees

Born 11 Jun 1760 · Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Died 24 Aug 1804 · London, Middlesex, England
Spouse Benedict Arnold V
Children Edward Shippen Arnold, George Arnold, James Robertson Arnold, John Arnold, Margaret Arnold, Sophia Matilda Arnold, William Fitch Arnold

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Biography

The story of Margaret "Peggy" Shippen began in 1760 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Margaret "Peggy" Shippen married benedict arnold v, and had children including edward shippen arnold, george arnold, james robertson arnold, john sage arnold, margaret arnold, sophia matilda arnold, william fitch arnold. Margaret "Peggy" Shippen passed away in 1804 in London, Middlesex, England.

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Life Timeline

1760
Birth of Margaret "Peggy" Shippen in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Birth
1804
Death of Margaret "Peggy" Shippen in London, Middlesex, England
Death

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Frequently Asked Questions

Margaret Shippen (1760–1804) was born in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States and died in London, Middlesex, England. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret 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 1 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.

Related Records

Margaret Shippen's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Margaret "Peggy" Shippen PTP
1760–1804
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Margaret Shippen's Descendants

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Margaret "Peggy" Shippen PTP 1760–1804
  1. 1. John Sage Arnold PTP 1786–1831