Benedict Arnold
M, b. 21 December 1615, d. 19 June 1678
Benedict was born on Monday, 21 December 1615 in Ilchester, Somersetshire, England. He was the son of William Arnold and Christian Peak. Benedict married Damaris Westcott on 17 December 1640 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island.1 Benedict & Demaris had children: Benedict [2/10/1641] [m. 3/09/1670 Mary Turner], Caleb [12/19/1644] [m. 6/10/1666 Abigail Wilber], Josiah 12/22/1646] [m. 9/04/1683 Sarah Mills], Demaris [2/23/1648] [m. 1/24/1666 John Bliss]. William [10/21/1651-10/23/1651], PenilIour [Penelope] [2/10/1652] [m. 1/01/1672 Roger Golding], Oliver [7/25/1655], Gods Gift [8/27/1658] & Freelove [7/20/1661].2 On 19th May 1657, Benedict suceeded Roger Williams as president of the colony. In 1663, he was named govenor of Rhode Island in the Charter of King Charles II. Benedict departed this life on Sunday, 19 June 1678 in Newport County, Rhode Island.