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Benedict Arnold I 1615–1678 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Dec 1615

Birth Location: Ilchester, Somerset, England

Death Date: 20 Jun 1678

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

Father: William Arnold

Mother: Christian Peak

Spouse(s): Damaris Wescott

Children(s): Oliver Arnold, Benedict II, Godsgift Bull, Caleb Arnold, Penelope Cuttler, Josiah Arnold

In 1615, Benedict Arnold I entered the world in Ilchester, Somerset, England, born to William Arnold And Christian Peak. In 1600, Benedict Arnold I resided in Providence, Rhode Island, USA. Benedict Arnold I married Damaris Wescott, and had children including Benedict Arnold Ii, Caleb Arnold, Godsgift Bull, Josiah Arnold, Oliver Arnold, Penelope Cuttler. Benedict Arnold I passed away in 1678 in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1615, Benedict Arnold I entered the world in Ilchester, Somerset, England, born to William Arnold And Christian Peak.
  • In 1600, Benedict Arnold I resided in Providence, Rhode Island, USA.
  • Benedict Arnold I married Damaris Wescott, and had children including Benedict Arnold Ii, Caleb Arnold, Godsgift Bull, Josiah Arnold, Oliver Arnold, Penelope Cuttler.
  • Benedict Arnold I passed away in 1678 in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benedict I's Ancestors

Self
Benedict I
1615–1678
Birth Place: Ilchester, Somerset, England
Parents
William Arnold
1580–1677
EN
Christian Peak
1583–1659
EN
Grandparents
Thomas Peake
1553–
England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benedict I's Descendants

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Benedict (Arnold) I (21 Dec 1615–20 Jun 1678) m. Damaris Wescott (1620–About 1671)
  1. 1. Oliver Arnold 1655–1697
  2. 2. Benedict (Arnold) II 1641–1727 m. Mary Turner 1653–1690 m. Sarah Mumford 1668–1746
    1. 1. Benedict (Arnold) III 1683–1739 m. Hannah Waterman 1708–1759 m. Patience Coggeshall 1679–
      1. 1. Hannah Arnold 1742–1803
      2. 2. Absalom (King) Arnold 1747–1750
      3. 3. Mary Arnold 1745–1753
      4. 4. Elizabeth Arnold 1749–1753
      5. 5. Benedict (Arnold) Esq 1741–1801 m. Peggy Shippen 1745–1775
        1. 1. Sophia (Matilda) Phipps 1785–1828
        2. 2. Willm. (Fitch) Arnold 1794–
    2. 2. William Arnold 1701–1701
    3. 3. Comfort Arnold 1695–1697
    4. 4. Sarah Arnold 1698–
  3. 3. Godsgift Bull 1658–1691 m. Jirah Bull 1659–1709
    1. 1. Ephraim Bull 1669–1721
  4. 4. Caleb Arnold 1644–1719 m. Abigail Wilbur 1644–1730
  5. 5. Penelope Cuttler 1652–1718
  6. 6. Josiah Arnold 1646–1724
    1. 1. Damaris Arnold 1684–

Benedict I's Timeline

3 Records

1600
1600-1915
Benedict Arnold I resided here in Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Providence, Rhode Island, USA
1615
21 Dec 1615
Birth of Benedict Arnold I in Ilchester, Somerset, England
Ilchester, Somerset, England
1678
20 Jun 1678
Age 63
Death of Benedict Arnold I in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Dec 1615
    Event Place: Ilchester, Somerset, England
    Record Source:
    [1] New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins
    [2] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700, Genealogical Publishing Co.; Baltimore, MD, USA; Volume Title: New England Marriages Prior to 1700
    [3] Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI), Gale Research Company; Detroit, Michigan; Accession Number: 149377
    [4] Millennium File
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Colonial Families of the USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1600-1915
    Event Place: Providence, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] US & British Isle, Joseph Thomas Biographical Dictionary, 1890
    [2] The early records of the town of Providence

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1635-1636
    Event Place: Providence, Rhode Island
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Providence, Rhode Island; Year: 1635-1636; Page Number: 5

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: An Arnold family record

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Jun 1678
    Event Place: Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
    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] Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI), Gale Research Company; Detroit, Michigan; Accession Number: 149377
    [3] US & British Isle, Joseph Thomas Biographical Dictionary, 1890
    [4] Millennium File
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Colonial Families of the USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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