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William Arnold 1587–1677

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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)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Arnold in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 2 independent trees

Born 24 Jun 1587 · Ilchester, Somerset, England
Died 3 Nov 1677 · Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Father Thomas Nicholas Arnold
Mother Alice Gulley (1553–1596)
Spouse Christian Peake
Children Benedict Arnold, Benjamin Arnold, Elizabeth Arnold, Joanna Arnold, Nicholas Arnold, Stephen Arnold

Researchers connected through William Arnold 1587–1677

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Biography

The story of William Arnold began in 1587 in Ilchester, Somerset, England. William Arnold married christian peake, and had children including benedict arnold, benjamin arnold, elizabeth arnold, joanna arnold, nicholas arnold, stephen arnold. William Arnold passed away in 1677 in Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island, United States.

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Life Timeline

1587
Birth of William Arnold in Ilchester, Somerset, England
Birth
1677
Death of William Arnold in Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Arnold

This ancestor line traces from Northover, Somerset, England (1510) to Ilchester, Somerset, England (1587) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Arnold (1587–1677) was born in Ilchester, Somerset, England and died in Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have William 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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.

William Arnold's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Arnold PTP
1587–1677
Ilchester, Somerset, England
Parents
Unknown
Alice Gulley PTP
1553–1596
Northover, Somerset, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William Arnold's Descendants

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William Arnold PTP 1587–1677