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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: Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America

Father: Benedict II

Mother: Sarah Mumford

Spouse(s): Patience Coggeshall, Hannah Waterman

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

In 1683, Benedict Arnold entered the world in Newport, r I, born to Benedict Arnold Ii And Sarah Mumford. Benedict Arnold married Hannah Waterman, Patience Coggeshall, and had children including Absalom King Arnold, Benedict Arnold Iv, Brigadier General Benedict Arnold V Hero And Traitor, Elizabeth Arnold, Hannah Arnold, Mary Arnold. Benedict Arnold passed away in 1761 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1683, Benedict Arnold entered the world in Newport, r I, born to Benedict Arnold Ii And Sarah Mumford.
  • Benedict Arnold married Hannah Waterman, Patience Coggeshall, and had children including Absalom King Arnold, Benedict Arnold Iv, Brigadier General Benedict Arnold V Hero And Traitor, Elizabeth Arnold, Hannah Arnold, Mary Arnold.
  • Benedict Arnold passed away in 1761 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benedict II
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
HW

Children(s)

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
EA
Brigadier Traitor
1741–1801
Birth Location: Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
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Benedict IV
1738–1739
Birth Location: –
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Benedict Arnold's Ancestors

Self
Benedict Arnold
1683–1761
Birth Place: Newport, r I
Parents
Benedict Arnold II
1642–1727
Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States of America
Sarah Mumford
1668–1746
Rhode Island, United States of America
Grandparents
Benedict (Arnold) I
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
Lady (Gulley)
1553–1596
Thomas Somerset
1560–1590
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. Hannah Arnold 1742–1803
  2. 2. Mary Arnold 1745–1753
  3. 3. Absalom (King) Arnold 1747–1750
  4. 4. Elizabeth Arnold 1749–1753
  5. 5. Brigadier (General Benedict Arnold V ----- Hero and) Traitor 1741–1801 m. Margaret ((Peggy) ...) Shippen 1760–1804 m. Margaret Mansfield 1745–1775
    1. 1. Lt. (Edward Shippen ...) Arnold 1780–1813
    2. 2. LT. (General James Robertson ...) Arnold 1781–1854
    3. 3. Capt. (William Fitch ...) Arnold 1794–1846
    4. 4. Sophia (Matilda ...) Arnold 1785–1828
    5. 5. Captain (Benedict Arnold) VI 1768–1795 m. Sarah Southwick 1754–1836
      1. 1. Mary Arnold 1781–
    6. 6. Richard Arnold 1769–1847
    7. 7. Henry Arnold 1772–1826
    8. 8. John (Sage) Arnold 1786–1831 m. Sarah Arnold 1791–1871
      1. 1. Richard Arnold 1821–1906
      2. 2. William Arnold 1813–1828
      3. 3. John (Brunson) Arnold 1816–1892
      4. 4. Sophia (Matilda) Stone 1828–1910
      5. 5. Jane Taplin 1825–1915
      6. 6. Emeline Eaton 1818–1857 m. David (H) Eaton 1812–1889
        1. 1. Alexander (M) Eaton 1874–1952
        2. 2. Oliver (Mowat) Eaton 1876–1948
        3. 3. Francis (Hincks) Eaton 1854–1917
      7. 7. Henry (Edward) Arnold 1814–1901
  6. 6. Benedict (Arnold) IV 1738–1739

Benedict Arnold's Timeline

7 Records

1683
28 August 1683
Birth of Benedict Arnold 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 in Newport, r I
Newport, r I
1705
23 Jan 1705
Age 22
Benedict Arnold was married in Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Newport, Rhode Island, USA
1733
8 Nov 1733
Age 50
Benedict Arnold was married in Norwich
Norwich
1761
1761
Age 78
Benedict Arnold resided here in Norwich, Connecticut, USA
Norwich, Connecticut, USA
1761
2 February 1761
Age 78
Death of Benedict Arnold 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
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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
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] North America, Family Histories

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

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

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

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

    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
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] North America, Family Histories

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

    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
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