Birth : 21 Dec 1615 Ilchester, South Somerset District, Somerset, England
Death : 19 Jun 1678 Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, USA
Burial : Governor Arnold Burying Ground, Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate : 41.4861300, -71.3119900
Plot : rear of house
Description : British Colonial Governor. After coming with his father to New England, in 1637, in Rhode Island, he signed a "compact as one of thirteen to any agreements made by the masters of families." He mastered the native languages and became a negotiator with the Indians in 1645. In 1653 he moved to Newport and was elected Assistant. In 1657 he was one of the purchasers of the island of Conanicut. On May 19,1657, after Roger Williams retired from the office of President of the Colony, he was elected to that office. In 1660 he was elected Assistant again. On May... Read More

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  • Where is Benedict Arnold I Famous memorial's memorial?

    Benedict Arnold I Famous memorial's memorial is located at: Governor Arnold Burying Ground, Newport, Newport County, USA.

  • When did Benedict Arnold I Famous memorial death?

    Benedict Arnold I Famous memorial death on 19 Jun 1678 in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Benedict Arnold I Famous memorial's memorial?

    Latitude: 41.4861300
    Longitude: -71.3119900

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

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Damaris Westcott Arnold

(1621 - 1678)

Siblings

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Joanna Arnold Reape

(1617 - 1691)

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Stephen Arnold

(1622 - 1699)

Children

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Benedict Arnold II

(1642 - 1727)

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Capt Josiah Arnold

(1646 - 1724)

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Penelope Arnold Cuttler

(1652 - 1718)

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Oliver Arnold

(1655 - 1697)

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Godsgift Arnold Bull

(1658 - 1691)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. First Congregational Churchyard (Defunct)
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4864020, -71.3119910

2. Newport Congregational Church Cemetery
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4857674, -71.3128662

3. Moravian Church Lot
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4874190, -71.3113130

4. Trinity Church Cemetery
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4874229, -71.3131180

5. Colonial Jewish Cemetery of Rhode Island
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4879265, -71.3093567

6. First Sabbatarian Church of Newport Cemetery
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4891701, -71.3116379

7. Clifton Burying Ground
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4830513, -71.3108826

8. Barney Street Cemetery
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4893608, -71.3109818

9. Garde Lot (Defunct)
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4826440, -71.3151360

10. Malboro Street Tomb (Defunct)
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4911110, -71.3136110

11. Peleg Wood Lot (Defunct)
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4831890, -71.3055700

12. Coddington Cemetery
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4923706, -71.3143616

13. Friends Cemetery
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4934807, -71.3136826

14. John Clarke Cemetery
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4937897, -71.3112869

15. Bliss-Pierce Lot
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4941140, -71.3090260

16. Willow Cemetery
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4949890, -71.3164650

17. Island Cemetery
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4956589, -71.3135605

18. Easton Lot
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4814400, -71.3000300

19. Braman Cemetery
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4956360, -71.3169098

20. Common Burying Ground
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4959564, -71.3165741

21. God's Little Acre Cemetery
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4965150, -71.3163130

22. Saint Marys Cemetery
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4971085, -71.3135147

23. North Burial Ground
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4981270, -71.3170700

24. Bois Dore Estate Burial Site
Newport, Newport County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4746756, -71.3047263