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Benedict Arnold II 1642–1727 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 February 1642

Birth Location: Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States of America

Death Date: 4 Jul 1727

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

Father: Benedict I

Mother: Damaris Arnold

Spouse(s): Sarah Mumford, Mary Turner

Children(s): ANNE TINNEY, Benedict Arnold, John Arnold, Sion Arnold, Ann Chace, Sarah Updike, William Arnold, Comfort Arnold, Caleb Arnold

The story of Benedict Arnold II began in 1642 in Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States of America. Benedict Arnold II married Mary Turner, Sarah Mumford, and had children including Ann Chace, Anne Tinney, Benedict Arnold, Caleb Arnold, Comfort Arnold, John Arnold, Sarah Updike, Sion Arnold, William Arnold. Benedict Arnold II passed away in 1727 in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Benedict Arnold II began in 1642 in Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States of America.
  • Benedict Arnold II married Mary Turner, Sarah Mumford, and had children including Ann Chace, Anne Tinney, Benedict Arnold, Caleb Arnold, Comfort Arnold, John Arnold, Sarah Updike, Sion Arnold, William Arnold.
  • Benedict Arnold II passed away in 1727 in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benedict I
1622–1678
Birth Location: Ilchester, South Somerset District, Somerset, England, United Kingdom
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Damaris Arnold
1621–1678
Birth Location: Yeovil, South Somerset District, Somerset, England
DA

Spouses(s)

Sarah Mumford
1668–1746
Birth Location: Rhode Island, United States of America
SM
Mary Turner
1641–
Birth Location: –
MT

Children(s)

ANNE TINNEY
1696–1796
Birth Location: Newport, Rhode Island, USA
AT
Benedict Arnold
1683–1761
Birth Location: Newport, r I
BA
John Arnold
1686–1688
Birth Location: –
JA
Sion Arnold
1674–1753
Birth Location: –
SA
Ann Chace
1696–1760
Birth Location: –
AC
Sarah Updike
1698–1718
Birth Location: –
SU
William Arnold
1701–1701
Birth Location: Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America
WA
Comfort Arnold
1695–1697
Birth Location: Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States of America
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Caleb Arnold
1689–1700
Birth Location: –
CA

Benedict II's Ancestors

Self
Benedict II
1642–1727
Birth Place: Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States of America
Parents
Benedict Arnold I
1622–1678
Ilchester, South Somerset District, Somerset, England, United Kingdom
Damaris Arnold
1621–1678
Yeovil, South Somerset District, Somerset, England
Grandparents
William Arnold
1587–1677
Ilchester, Somerset, England, United Kingdom
Christian Peak
1584–1659
Muchelney, Somerset, England, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
Lady (Gulley)
1553–1596
Thomas Somerset
1560–1590
Grace Picke
1559–1622
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Gulay
1510–1591
Alice Northover
1510–1583
Sir Peake
1537–1592
Sara Hunte
1535–1598

Benedict II's Descendants

1.
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Benedict (Arnold) II (10 February 1642–4 Jul 1727) m. Sarah Mumford (1668–14 Oct 1746) m. Mary Turner (1641–)
  1. 1. ANNE TINNEY 1696–1796 m. JOHN CHASEY 1695–1774
    1. 1. Mary Chasey 1756–1832 m. William (VANDORN\) Sr 1764–1847
      1. 1. WILLIAM (VANDORN) JR 1785–1856
      2. 2. Sarah VanDorn 1783–1823
      3. 3. Nicholas (Chasey) VanDorn 1791–1873
      4. 4. Cornelius VanDorn 1793–1876
      5. 5. Debora Downs 1798–1874
      6. 6. Mary (Polly) VanDorn 1801–1880
      7. 7. Martha VanDorn 1789–1866
      8. 8. John VanDorn 1790–1877
      9. 9. Elisha VanDorn 1796–1880 m. Sarah Wilkinson 1805–1856
        1. 1. A (M) Beasley 1845–1926
        2. 2. Wm. Reed 1879–
        3. 3. Walter (Wilkinson Van) Dorn 1828–1909
        4. 4. Martha Toler 1840–1908 m. Leander (Absalom) Toler 1832–1942 m. Asa (Wellington) Cummings 1834–1900
    2. 2. Samuel Chase –1716
  2. 2. Benedict Arnold 1683–1761 m. Patience Coggeshall 1679– m. Hannah Waterman 1708–1759
    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
        7. 7. Henry (Edward) Arnold 1814–1901
    6. 6. Benedict (Arnold) IV 1738–1739
  3. 3. John Arnold 1686–1688
  4. 4. Sion Arnold 1674–1753
  5. 5. Ann Chace 1696–1760
  6. 6. Sarah Updike 1698–1718
  7. 7. William Arnold 1701–1701
  8. 8. Comfort Arnold 1695–1697
  9. 9. Caleb Arnold 1689–1700

Benedict II's Timeline

4 Records

1642
10 February 1642
Birth of Benedict Arnold II in Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States of America
Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States of America
1670
9 Mar 1670
Age 28
Benedict Arnold II was married
None
1727
4 Jul 1727
Age 85
Death of Benedict Arnold II 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 II was baptized in Norwich, Connecticut, USA
Norwich, Connecticut, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 February 1642
    Event Place: Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [2] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
    [3] Millennium File
    [4] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Colonial Families of the USA
    [7] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [8] Rhode Island, Historical Cemetery Commission Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 11 Jan 1741
    Event Place: Norwich, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 9 Mar 1670
    Record Source: Millennium File

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Rhode Island
    Record Source: Rhode Island Colonial War Servicemen, 1740-62

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source:
    [1] An Arnold family record
    [2] History and genealogy of the ancestors and some descendants of Stukely Westcott

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Jul 1727
    Event Place: Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
    [2] Millennium File
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] North America, Family Histories
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [6] Rhode Island, Historical Cemetery Commission Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Rhode Island, Historical Cemetery Commission Index
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