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William Arnold 1587–1676 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 June 1587

Birth Location: Ilchester, Somerset, England, United Kingdom

Death Date: 7 September 1676

Death Location: Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island, USA

Father: Nicholas Arnold

Mother: Alice GULLY

Spouse(s): Christian Peak

Children(s): Governor Charter, Joseph Arnold, Josiah Arnold, Rebecca Arnold, John II, William Arnold, Daniel Arnold, Mary Arnold, Sarah (Deming), Elizabeth Arnold

The story of William Arnold began in 1587 in Ilchester, Somerset, England, United Kingdom. In 1636, William Arnold resided in Providence. William Arnold married Christian Peak, and had children including Daniel Arnold, Elizabeth Arnold, Governor Benedict Arnold 1St Colonial Royal Governor Of The Colony Of Rhode Is Amp Providence Plantations 1663 Charter, John Arnold Ii, Joseph Arnold, Josiah Arnold, Mary Anne Arnold, Rebecca Arnold, Sarah Arnold Deming, William Arnold. William Arnold passed away in 1676 in Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William Arnold began in 1587 in Ilchester, Somerset, England, United Kingdom.
  • In 1636, William Arnold resided in Providence.
  • William Arnold married Christian Peak, and had children including Daniel Arnold, Elizabeth Arnold, Governor Benedict Arnold 1St Colonial Royal Governor Of The Colony Of Rhode Is Amp Providence Plantations 1663 Charter, John Arnold Ii, Joseph Arnold, Josiah Arnold, Mary Anne Arnold, Rebecca Arnold, Sarah Arnold Deming, William Arnold.
  • William Arnold passed away in 1676 in Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island, USA.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Arnold's Ancestors

Self
William Arnold
1587–1676
Birth Place: Ilchester, Somerset, England, United Kingdom
Parents
Nicholas Thomas (of Cheselbourne) Arnold
1549–1622
Northover, Ilchester, Somerset, England, United Kingdom
Alice GULLY
1553–1596
Northover, Ilchester, Somerset, England
Grandparents
Richard Arnold
1520–1593
Bagbere,Middleton Parish,Somerset,England
Jaquita (Agatha) Young
1520–1583
, Somerset, , England
Lady (Alice Maude Frost de) Northover
1510–1583
Tolpuddle, Somerset, , England
Great-Grandparents
John Gloucester
1494–1593
Isabella (Arnold)
1483–1522
Pearse Young
1470–1500
John Frost
1500–1591
Joanna Northover
1500–1585
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Arnold's Descendants

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William Arnold (24 June 1587–7 September 1676) m. Christian Peak (15 February 1583–25 April 1659)
  1. 1. Governor (Benedict Arnold, 1st Colonial Royal Governor of The Colony of Rhode Is. & Providence Plantations-1663) Charter 1615–1678 m. Damaris Westcott 1621–1679
    1. 1. Stephen (Arnold) II 1654–1720 m. Mary (Sheldon (Arnold) ...Rhode) Island 1665–1735
      1. 1. Stephen Arnold 1717–1793 m. Nancy (Nanley) JAMES 1775–1850 m. Jane (Finney (Arnold)) ...Virginia-Kentucky 1712–1806
        1. 1. James Arnold 1785–1828 m. Elizabeth (E) Baker 1787–1880 m. Winnifred Glass 1782–1850 m. Rachel Collier 1797–1870 m. Elizabeth Baker 1787–1880
        2. 2. Sarah Arnold 1768–1812
        3. 3. Abigale Arnold 1752–1833
        4. 4. Elizabeth Arnold 1746–1799
        5. 5. James Arnold 1777–1810
        6. 6. mary craig 1739–1825
        7. 7. James Arnold –1789
        8. 8. Jane (Arnold*) (DC) 1745–1831
        9. 9. James (William Arnold Sr) ...Virginia-Kentucky 1744–1810
        10. 10. Benjamin Arnold 1754–
        11. 11. Nancy (Sarah) Arnold 1740–1825
        12. 12. Benidect Arnold 1756–1801
        13. 13. Maj (John Arnold Rev) War 1742–1834
        14. 14. Stephen (Arnold* REv) War 1740–1817
      2. 2. Sarah Arnold 1699–1742
      3. 3. Edward Arnold 1707–1775
      4. 4. Mary Arnold 1696–1745
      5. 5. Phebe Arnold 1695–1740
      6. 6. Christiana Arnold 1680–
      7. 7. Edward Arnold 1694–1775
      8. 8. Penelope Arnold 1701–1761
      9. 9. Phillip (Arnold) Sr 1693–1749
      10. 10. Lorana Arnold 1703–1780
      11. 11. Stephen Arnold 1691–1716
    2. 2. Damaris Arnold 1648–1720
    3. 3. William Arnold 1651–1651
    4. 4. Freelove Arnold 1661–
    5. 5. FREELOVE ARNOLD 1661–1711
    6. 6. Priscilla Arnold 1650–1654
    7. 7. Caleb (Arnold) MD 1644–1719
    8. 8. Capt. (Josiah) Arnold 1646–1724
    9. 9. Penelope Arnold 1652–1718
    10. 10. Godsgift (Bull) Arnold 1658–1691
    11. 11. Oliver Arnold 1655–1697
    12. 12. Benedict (Arnold) II 1641–1727
    13. 13. Israel Arnold 1649–
    14. 14. Israel Arnold 1649–1716
    15. 15. Child Arnold 1662–
    16. 16. Stephen ARNOLD 1665–
    17. 17. Isaac Arnold 1649–
    18. 18. Thomas Arnold 1675–
    19. 19. Esther Arnold 1647–1688
    20. 20. Sarah Arnold 1665–1727
    21. 21. Elisha Arnold 1661–1709
    22. 22. Seth Arnold 1665–
    23. 23. Phoebe Arnold 1670–1730
    24. 24. Elizabeth Arnold 1659–1728
    25. 25. Elisha Arnold 1662–1710
    26. 26. Elizabeth Arnold 1670–1758
  2. 2. Joseph Arnold 1625–1691
  3. 3. Josiah Arnold 1617–1683
  4. 4. Rebecca Arnold 1620–1662
  5. 5. John (Arnold) II 1622–1679
  6. 6. William Arnold 1616–
  7. 7. Daniel Arnold 1621–1691
  8. 8. Mary (Anne) Arnold 1619–1656
  9. 9. Sarah (Arnold) (Deming) 1624–1657
  10. 10. Elizabeth Arnold 1611–1685

William Arnold's Timeline

3 Records

1587
24 June 1587
Birth of William Arnold in Ilchester, Somerset, England, United Kingdom
Ilchester, Somerset, England, United Kingdom
1636
1636
Age 49
William Arnold resided here in Providence
Providence
1676
7 September 1676
Age 89
Death of William Arnold in Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 June 1587
    Event Place: Ilchester, Somerset, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1635
    Record Source: New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1636
    Event Place: Providence
    Record Source: New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 September 1676
    Event Place: Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

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