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Benedict Arnold 1642–1727 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Feb 1642

Birth Location: Ilchester, Somerset, England

Death Date: 4 July 1727

Death Location: Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America

Father: Benedict Arnold

Mother: Damaris Arnold

Spouse(s): Mary Arnold, Sarah Arnold

Children(s): Benedict III, John Arnold, Ann Arnold, William Arnold, Comfort Arnold, Caleb Arnold

In 1642, Benedict Arnold entered the world in Ilchester, Somerset, England, born to Benedict Arnold And Damaris Arnold. Benedict Arnold married Mary Arnold, Sarah Arnold, and had children including Ann Arnold, Benedict Arnold Iii, Caleb Arnold, Comfort Arnold, John Arnold, William Arnold. Benedict Arnold passed away in 1727 in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1642, Benedict Arnold entered the world in Ilchester, Somerset, England, born to Benedict Arnold And Damaris Arnold.
  • Benedict Arnold married Mary Arnold, Sarah Arnold, and had children including Ann Arnold, Benedict Arnold Iii, Caleb Arnold, Comfort Arnold, John Arnold, William Arnold.
  • Benedict Arnold passed away in 1727 in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benedict Arnold
1615–1678
Birth Location: Leamington, England, Dorset, England, United Kingdom
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Damaris Arnold
1621–1679
Birth Location: Yeovil, South Somerset District, Somerset, England
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Spouses(s)

Mary Arnold
1653–1690
Birth Location: Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
MA
Sarah Arnold
1668–1746
Birth Location: Kingston, Washington County, Rhode Island, United States of America
SA

Children(s)

Benedict III
1683–1761
Birth Location: Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America
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John Arnold
1686–1688
Birth Location: Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
JA
Ann Arnold
1696–1760
Birth Location: Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
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William Arnold
1701–1701
Birth Location: Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
WA
Comfort Arnold
1695–1697
Birth Location: Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
CA
Caleb Arnold
1689–1700
Birth Location: Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
CA

Benedict Arnold's Ancestors

Self
Benedict Arnold
1642–1727
Birth Place: Ilchester, Somerset, England
Parents
Benedict Arnold
1615–1678
Leamington, England, Dorset, England, United Kingdom
Damaris Arnold
1621–1679
Yeovil, South Somerset District, Somerset, England
Grandparents
WILLIAM ARNOLD
1587–1677
Ilchester, Somerset, England, United Kingdom
Christian Peak
1584–1659
Muchelney, South Somerset District, Somerset, England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benedict Arnold's Descendants

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Benedict Arnold (10 Feb 1642–4 July 1727) m. Mary Arnold (1653–16 Dec 1690) m. Sarah Arnold (30 April 1668–14 October 1746)
  1. 1. Benedict (Arnold) III 1683–1761 m. Hannah (Waterman) King 1708–1759
    1. 1. Ann Arnold 1715–1805 m. James Tew 1711–1784
      1. 1. Capt (William) Tew 1745–1808
    2. 2. Benedict (Arnold) iv 1741–1801
    3. 3. Fenner Arnold 1738–1836
    4. 4. Fenner Arnold 1726–1736
    5. 5. Rebecca Brown 1717–1775
    6. 6. Oliver Arnold 1721–1781
  2. 2. John Arnold 1686–1688
  3. 3. Ann Arnold 1696–1760 m. Jonathan Chace 1692–1743
  4. 4. William Arnold 1701–1701
  5. 5. Comfort Arnold 1695–1697
  6. 6. Caleb Arnold 1689–1700

Benedict Arnold's Timeline

12 Records

1642
10 Feb 1642
Birth of Benedict Arnold in Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island Colony
Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island Colony
1642
10 February 1642
Birth of Benedict Arnold in Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States of America
Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States of America
1642
10 February 1642
Birth of Benedict Arnold in Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States of America
Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States of America
1642
10 February 1642
Birth of Benedict Arnold in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
1642
10 Feb 1642
Birth of Benedict Arnold in Ilchester, Somerset, England
Ilchester, Somerset, England
1671
9 Mar 1671
Age 29
Benedict Arnold was married in Newport, Rhode Island
Newport, Rhode Island
1716
23 January 1716
Age 74
Benedict Arnold was married in Children Including, Benedict
Children Including, Benedict
1727
4 Jul 1727
Age 85
Death of Benedict Arnold in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island Colony
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island Colony
1727
4 July 1727
Age 85
Death of Benedict Arnold in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
1727
4 July 1727
Age 85
Death of Benedict Arnold in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America
1727
4 July 1727
Age 85
Death of Benedict Arnold in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America
1741
11 Jan 1741
Age 99
Benedict Arnold was baptized in Norwich, Connecticut, USA
Norwich, Connecticut, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Feb 1642
    Event Place: Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island Colony

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 February 1642
    Event Place: Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700, Genealogical Publishing Co.; Baltimore, MD, USA; Volume Title: New England Marriages Prior to 1700
    [2] Colonial Families of the USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 February 1642
    Event Place: Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 February 1642
    Event Place: Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Feb 1642
    Event Place: Ilchester, Somerset, England

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 11 Jan 1741
    Event Place: Norwich, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 9 Mar 1671
    Event Place: Newport, Rhode Island

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 23 January 1716
    Event Place: Children Including, Benedict

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Jul 1727
    Event Place: Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island Colony

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 July 1727
    Event Place: Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 July 1727
    Event Place: Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700, Genealogical Publishing Co.; Baltimore, MD, USA; Volume Title: New England Marriages Prior to 1700

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 July 1727
    Event Place: Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America
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