Benedict Arnold (governor)
- Benedict Arnold (governor)
Benedict Arnold (21 December 1615 – 19 June 1678) was governor of Rhode Island.
Arnold served as governor from 1663 to 1666, 1669 to 1672, and 1677 to 1678. He was born in England and immigrated to Newport, Rhode Island where he purchased a farm. Governor Arnold was instrumental in bringing about the reconciliation and union of the two colonies of Rhode Island (Aquidneck Island) and Providence Plantations.
His father was William Arnold, and his great-grandson was the notorious American Revolution General Benedict Arnold.
Arnold's Tower
Arnold oversaw construction, or re-construction of Newport Tower. The origins of the tower are debated, and some allege Vikings actually built the tower originally. The "Tower" is likely the shell of a windmill probably built in the mid 1600s by Englishmen. The origins remain unclear about the builders and the date of the tower.
External links
* [http://www.clanstirling.org/Main/families/USA/pdf/henrysti.pdf#search='benedict%20arnoldgovernorrhode%20island' Genealogy page]
* [http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=11077117 Benedict Arnold] at Find-A-Grave
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