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Benedict Arnold 1683 – 1761 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Aug 1683

Birth Location: Newport, r I

Death Date: 1761

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

Father: Benedict Arnold

Mother: Sarah Mumford

Spouse(s): Patience Coggeshall, Hannah Waterman

Children(s): Benedict Arnold, Brigadier -----, Hannah Arnold, Mary Arnold, Absalom Arnold, Elizabeth Arnold

The story of Benedict Arnold III began in 1683 in Newport, r I. Benedict Arnold III married Patience Coggeshall, Hannah Waterman, and had children including Benedict Arnold, Brigadier General Benedict Arnold V -----, Hannah Arnold, Mary Arnold, Absalom King Arnold, Elizabeth Arnold. Benedict Arnold III passed away in 1761 in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Benedict Arnold III began in 1683 in Newport, r I.
  • Benedict Arnold III married Patience Coggeshall, Hannah Waterman, and had children including Benedict Arnold, Brigadier General Benedict Arnold V -----, Hannah Arnold, Mary Arnold, Absalom King Arnold, Elizabeth Arnold.
  • Benedict Arnold III passed away in 1761 in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benedict Arnold
1642 – 1727
Birth Location: Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States of America
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Sarah Mumford
1668 – 1746
Birth Location: Rhode Island, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Patience Coggeshall
1679 –
Birth Location: RI
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Hannah Waterman
1708 – 1759
Birth Location: Norwich, conn
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Children(s)

Benedict Arnold
1738 – 1739
Birth Location: –
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Brigadier -----
1741 – 1801
Birth Location: Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
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Hannah Arnold
1742 – 1803
Birth Location: Norwich, conn
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Mary Arnold
1745 – 1753
Birth Location: Norwich, conn
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Absalom Arnold
1747 – 1750
Birth Location: Norwich, conn
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Elizabeth Arnold
1749 – 1753
Birth Location: Norwich, conn
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Benedict Arnold's Ancestors

Self
Benedict Arnold
1683 – 1761
Birth Place: Newport, r I
Parents
Benedict Arnold
1642 – 1727
Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States of America
Sarah Mumford
1668 – 1746
Rhode Island, United States of America
Grandparents
Benedict Arnold
1622 – 1678
Ilchester, South Somerset District, Somerset, England, United Kingdom
Damaris Arnold
1621 – 1678
Yeovil, South Somerset District, Somerset, England
Great-Grandparents
William Arnold
1587 – 1677
Christian Peak
1584 – 1659
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nicholad Arnold
Lady (Gulley)
1553 – 1596
Thomas Somerset
1560 – 1588
Grace Picke
1559 – 1622

Benedict Arnold's Descendants

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Benedict Arnold (28 Aug 1683 – 1761) m. Patience Coggeshall (1679 – ) m. Hannah Waterman (28 Sep 1708 – 15 Aug 1759)
  1. 1. Benedict Arnold (15 Aug 1738 – 30 Apr 1739)
  2. 2. Brigadier (General Benedict Arnold V) ----- (14 January 1741 – 14 June 1801) m. Margaret ((Peggy) ...) Shippen (11 Jul 1760 – 24 Aug 1804) m. Margaret Mansfield (04/24/1745 – 19 June 1775)
    1. 1. Lt. (Edward Shippen ...) Arnold (19 Mar 1780 – 13 Dec 1813)
    2. 2. LT. (General James Robertson ...) Arnold (28 Aug 1781 – 27 Dec 1854)
    3. 3. Sophia (Matilda Arnold) Phipps (28 Jul 1785 – 10 Jun 1828) m. Pownall Phipps
    4. 4. Capt. (William Fitch ...) Arnold (25 Jun 1794 – 17 Nov 1846)
    5. 5. Captain (Benedict) Arnold (1768 – 1795) m. Sarah Southwick (27 Apr 1754 – 1836)
      1. 1. Mary Arnold (1781 – )
    6. 6. Richard Arnold (1769 – 1847) m. Margaret Weatherhead
    7. 7. Henry Arnold (1772 – 1826)
    8. 8. John (Sage) Arnold (14 Apr 1786 – 22 Oct 1831) m. Sarah Arnold (31 December 1791 – 9 August 1871)
      1. 1. William Arnold (14 September 1813 – 24 August 1828)
      2. 2. Henry (Edward) Arnold (20 October 1814 – 24 April 1901)
      3. 3. John (Brunson) Arnold (15 June 1816 – 6 July 1892)
      4. 4. Emeline Eaton (1818 – 5 October 1857) m. David (H) Eaton (1812 – 1889)
        1. 1. Francis (Hincks) Eaton (23 February 1854 – 28 May 1917)
        2. 2. Alexander (M) Eaton (4 November 1874 – 15 September 1952)
        3. 3. Oliver (Mowat) Eaton (8 Aug 1876 – 19 April 1948)
      5. 5. Richard Arnold (1821 – 11 October 1906)
      6. 6. Jane Taplin (28 June 1825 – 25 March 1915)
      7. 7. Sophia (Matilda) Stone (5 June 1828 – 24 August 1910)
  3. 3. Hannah Arnold (9 Dec 1742 – 1803)
  4. 4. Mary Arnold (4 Jun 1745 – 10 Sep 1753)
  5. 5. Absalom (King) Arnold (4 Apr 1747 – 22 Oct 1750)
  6. 6. Elizabeth Arnold (19 Nov 1749 – 29 Sep 1753)

Benedict Arnold's Timeline

7 Records

1683
28 August 1683
Birth of Benedict Arnold III in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America
1683
28 Aug 1683
Birth of Benedict Arnold III in Newport, r I
Newport, r I
1705
23 Jan 1705
Age 22
Benedict Arnold III was married in Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Newport, Rhode Island, USA
1733
8 Nov 1733
Age 50
Benedict Arnold III was married in Norwich
Norwich
1761
1761
Age 78
Benedict Arnold III resided here in Norwich, Connecticut, USA
Norwich, Connecticut, USA
1761
2 February 1761
Age 78
Death of Benedict Arnold III in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America
1761
1761
Age 78
Death of Benedict Arnold III
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Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 August 1683
    Event Place: Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [2] Rhode Island, Vital Extracts, 1636-1899
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Aug 1683
    Event Place: Newport, r I
    Record Source: North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 23 Jan 1705
    Event Place: Newport, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: Rhode Island, Vital Extracts, 1636-1899

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 8 Nov 1733
    Event Place: Norwich
    Record Source: North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1761
    Event Place: Norwich, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts, 1630-1920

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Rhode Island
    Record Source: Rhode Island Colonial War Servicemen, 1740-62

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 February 1761
    Event Place: Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Rhode Island, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1582-1932
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1761
    Record Source: North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Kent, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: Rhode Island, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1582-1932
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