Hannah1

F
Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*Hannah married George Allen.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

George Allen
Child

Citations

  1. [S445] Sisson, Descendants of Richard and Mary Sisson, p. 3.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Mary/Marcy Mott1

F, b. 8 January 1666, d. after April 1739
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship1st cousin 10 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Marriage*Mary/Marcy Mott married Thomas Cook weaver, of Portsmouth.1 
Birth*Mary/Marcy Mott was born on 8 January 1666.1 
Death*She died after April 1739.1 
FatherJacob Mott1 b. abt 1636, d. 15 Nov 1711
MotherJoanna Slocum1 b. 16 May 1642, d. 6 Jan 1727
Kinship*Relationship: 1st cousin, 10R. 

Family

Thomas Cook weaver, of Portsmouth b. abt 1657, d. 1725

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 851.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Thomas Cook weaver, of Portsmouth1

M, b. about 1657, d. 1725
Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*Thomas Cook weaver, of Portsmouth married Mary/Marcy Mott, daughter of Jacob Mott and Joanna Slocum.1 
Birth*Thomas Cook weaver, of Portsmouth was born about 1657.1 
Death*He died in 1725 in Portsmouth, RI.1 
Kinship*Relationship: husband of 1st cousin, 10R. 
Interest* This Thomas Cook has not been shown to have any relation to Thomas Cooke alias Butcher.1 

Family

Mary/Marcy Mott b. 8 Jan 1666, d. aft Apr 1739

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 851.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Adam Mott1

M, b. September 1650, d. 19 December 1676
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship8th great-granduncle of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Adam Mott was born in September 1650.1 
Death*He died on 19 December 1676 at age 26.1 
FatherAdam Mott1 b. 1623, d. aft 1673
MotherMary Lott1 b. 1631, d. bef 8 Aug 1712
Kinship*Relationship: 8th great-granduncle. 

Citations

  1. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 345.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Mary Mott1

F, b. 1 January 1656
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship8th great-grandaunt of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Mary Mott was born on 1 January 1656.1 
FatherAdam Mott1 b. 1623, d. aft 1673
MotherMary Lott1 b. 1631, d. bef 8 Aug 1712
Kinship*Relationship: 8th great-grandaunt. 

Citations

  1. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 345.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Sarah Mott1

F, b. 11 October 1657
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship8th great-grandaunt of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Marriage*Sarah Mott married John Tripp, son of Peleg Tripp and Anne Sisson.1 
Birth*Sarah Mott was born on 11 October 1657.1 
FatherAdam Mott1 b. 1623, d. aft 1673
MotherMary Lott1 b. 1631, d. bef 8 Aug 1712
Kinship*Relationship: 8th great-grandaunt. 

Family

John Tripp d. 9 Mar 1687

Citations

  1. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 345.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

John Tripp1

M, d. 9 March 1687
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship1st cousin 8 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Marriage*John Tripp married Sarah Mott, daughter of Adam Mott and Mary Lott.1 
Death*John Tripp died on 9 March 1687.1 
FatherPeleg Tripp1 b. abt 1642, d. 13 Jan 1714
MotherAnne Sisson1 b. 1647/48, d. aft 1713
Kinship*Relationship: husband of 8th great-grandaunt. 

Family

Sarah Mott b. 11 Oct 1657

Citations

  1. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 345.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Phebe Mott1

F, b. 20 August 1661
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship8th great-grandaunt of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Phebe Mott was born on 20 August 1661.1 
FatherAdam Mott1 b. 1623, d. aft 1673
MotherMary Lott1 b. 1631, d. bef 8 Aug 1712
Kinship*Relationship: 8th great-grandaunt. 

Citations

  1. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 345.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Bethiah Mott1

F, b. 1 April 1664
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship8th great-grandaunt of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Marriage*Bethiah Mott married Josiah Abbott.1 
Birth*Bethiah Mott was born on 1 April 1664.1 
FatherAdam Mott1 b. 1623, d. aft 1673
MotherMary Lott1 b. 1631, d. bef 8 Aug 1712
Kinship*Relationship: 8th great-grandaunt. 

Family

Josiah Abbott

Citations

  1. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 345.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Josiah Abbott1

M
Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*Josiah Abbott married Bethiah Mott, daughter of Adam Mott and Mary Lott.1 
Kinship*Relationship: husband of 8th great-grandaunt. 

Family

Bethiah Mott b. 1 Apr 1664

Citations

  1. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 345.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Abigail Mott1

F, b. 3 May 1666, d. before 1720
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship8th great-grandaunt of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Marriage*Abigail Mott married John Hefferland.1 
Birth*Abigail Mott was born on 3 May 1666.1 
Death*She died before 1720.1 
FatherAdam Mott1 b. 1623, d. aft 1673
MotherMary Lott1 b. 1631, d. bef 8 Aug 1712
Kinship*Relationship: 8th great-grandaunt. 

Family

John Hefferland d. 1721

Citations

  1. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 345.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

John Hefferland1

M, d. 1721
Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*John Hefferland married Abigail Mott, daughter of Adam Mott and Mary Lott.1 
Death*John Hefferland died in 1721.1 
Kinship*Relationship: husband of 8th great-grandaunt. 

Family

Abigail Mott b. 3 May 1666, d. bef 1720

Citations

  1. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 345.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

John Mott1

M, b. 1 January 1671
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship8th great-granduncle of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*John Mott was born on 1 January 1671.1 
FatherAdam Mott1 b. 1623, d. aft 1673
MotherMary Lott1 b. 1631, d. bef 8 Aug 1712
Kinship*Relationship: 8th great-granduncle. 

Citations

  1. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 345.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Mary1

F, d. 1699
Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*Mary married Thomas Fish.1 
Death*Mary died in 1699.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Thomas Fish d. 1687

Citations

  1. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 78.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Damaris Westcott1

F, b. 27 January 1621, d. after 1678
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship8th great-grandaunt of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Burial*Damaris Westcott is buried in Newport, RI.2 
Christening*She was christened on 27 January 1621 in the Church of St. John the Baptist, Yeovil, Somerset Co., England.2 
Marriage*She married Gov. Benedict Arnold, son of William Arnold and Christian Peak, on 17 December 1640 in Providence, RI.1,3 
Death*Damaris Westcott died after 1678 in RI.1,2 
FatherStukely Westcott1 b. abt 1592, d. 12 Jan 1677
MotherJuliana Marchant1 b. 8 Aug 1591, d. 1670
Kinship*Relationship: 8th great-grandaunt. 

Family

Gov. Benedict Arnold b. 21 Dec 1615, d. 19 Jun 1678
Children

Citations

  1. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 416.
  2. [S500] Lewis, Westcott Family Tree, p. 3.
  3. [S486] __________, Genealogies of Rhode Island Families, Vol.I, p. 29.
  4. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 242.
  5. [S487] Carolyn Proffitt Winch.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Gov. Benedict Arnold1

M, b. 21 December 1615, d. 19 June 1678
Pedigree (click to see)
Birth*Gov. Benedict Arnold was born on 21 December 1615 in Ilchester, England.1,3 
Marriage*He married Damaris Westcott, daughter of Stukely Westcott and Juliana Marchant, on 17 December 1640 in Providence, RI.1,3 
Death*Gov. Benedict Arnold died on 19 June 1678 in Newport, RI, at age 62.1,3 
FatherWilliam Arnold2 b. 24 Jun 1587, d. aft 1676
MotherChristian Peak2 b. 15 Feb 1583/84, d. aft 1659
Kinship*Relationship: husband of 8th great-grandaunt. 
Interest* In 1635, Benedict's father William Arnold was one of the first settlers and proprietors of Providence. On 19 May 1657, Benedict succeeded Roger Williams as President of the Colony of Rhode Island, and was named in the 1663 Charter of King Charles II as the first Governor, an office he held by seven re-elections until his death.4 

Family

Damaris Westcott b. 27 Jan 1621, d. aft 1678
Children

Citations

  1. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 416.
  2. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 242.
  3. [S486] __________, Genealogies of Rhode Island Families, Vol.I, p. 29.
  4. [S486] __________, Genealogies of Rhode Island Families, Vol.I, p. 14, 29.
  5. [S487] Carolyn Proffitt Winch.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

William Arnold1

M, b. 24 June 1587, d. after 1676
Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*William Arnold married Christian Peak.1 
Birth*William Arnold was born on 24 June 1587 in Cheselbourne, Dorset Co., England.1 
Death*He died after 1676 in Pawtuxet, RI.1,2 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Christian Peak b. 15 Feb 1583/84, d. aft 1659
Children

Citations

  1. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 242.
  2. [S486] __________, Genealogies of Rhode Island Families, Vol.I, p. 29.
  3. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 36.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Christian Peak1

F, b. 15 February 1583/84, d. after 1659
Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*Christian Peak married William Arnold.1 
Baptism*Christian Peak was baptized on 15 February 1583/84 in Somerset, England.2 
Death*She died after 1659 in Pawtuxet, RI.2 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

William Arnold b. 24 Jun 1587, d. aft 1676
Children

Citations

  1. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 242.
  2. [S486] __________, Genealogies of Rhode Island Families, Vol.I, p. 29.
  3. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 36.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Benedict Arnold Jr.1

M, b. 10 February 1641/42, d. 4 July 1727
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship1st cousin 9 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Benedict Arnold Jr. was born on 10 February 1641/42 in Providence, RI.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Turner on 9 March 1670/71.1 
Death*Benedict Arnold Jr. died on 4 July 1727 in Newport, RI, at age 85.1 
FatherGov. Benedict Arnold1 b. 21 Dec 1615, d. 19 Jun 1678
MotherDamaris Westcott1 b. 27 Jan 1621, d. aft 1678
Kinship*Relationship: 1st cousin, 9R. 

Family

Mary Turner b. 1641, d. 16 Dec 1690
Child

Citations

  1. [S487] Carolyn Proffitt Winch.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Mary Turner1

F, b. 1641, d. 16 December 1690
Pedigree (click to see)
Birth*Mary Turner was born in 1641.1 
Marriage*She married Benedict Arnold Jr., son of Gov. Benedict Arnold and Damaris Westcott, on 9 March 1670/71.1 
Death*Mary Turner died on 16 December 1690.1 
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 1st cousin, 9R. 

Family

Benedict Arnold Jr. b. 10 Feb 1641/42, d. 4 Jul 1727
Child

Citations

  1. [S487] Carolyn Proffitt Winch.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Benedict Arnold III1

M, b. 28 August 1683, d. 2 February 1718/19
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship2nd cousin 8 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Benedict Arnold III was born on 28 August 1683 in RI.1 
Marriage*He married Patience Coggeshall, daughter of Freegift Coggeshall and Elizabeth Matthews, on 3 January 1704/5.1 
Death*Benedict Arnold III died on 2 February 1718/19 in RI at age 35.1 
FatherBenedict Arnold Jr.1 b. 10 Feb 1641/42, d. 4 Jul 1727
MotherMary Turner1 b. 1641, d. 16 Dec 1690
Kinship*Relationship: 2nd cousin, 8R. 

Family

Patience Coggeshall b. 6 Dec 1685, d. 21 Dec 1721
Child

Citations

  1. [S487] Carolyn Proffitt Winch.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Patience Coggeshall1

F, b. 6 December 1685, d. 21 December 1721
Pedigree (click to see)
Birth*Patience Coggeshall was born on 6 December 1685.1 
Marriage*She married Benedict Arnold III, son of Benedict Arnold Jr. and Mary Turner, on 3 January 1704/5.1 
Death*Patience Coggeshall died on 21 December 1721 at age 36.1 
FatherFreegift Coggeshall1 b. 1 Mar 1657
MotherElizabeth Matthews1
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 2nd cousin, 8R. 

Family

Benedict Arnold III b. 28 Aug 1683, d. 2 Feb 1718/19
Child

Citations

  1. [S487] Carolyn Proffitt Winch.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Benedict Arnold IV1

M, d. 1761
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship3rd cousin 7 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Benedict Arnold IV was born in Providence, RI.1 
Marriage*He married Hannah Lathrop Waterman on 8 November 1733.1 
Death*Benedict Arnold IV died in 1761 in Norwich, CT.1 
FatherBenedict Arnold III1 b. 28 Aug 1683, d. 2 Feb 1718/19
MotherPatience Coggeshall1 b. 6 Dec 1685, d. 21 Dec 1721
Kinship*Relationship: 3rd cousin, 7R. 

Family

Hannah Lathrop Waterman
Child

Citations

  1. [S487] Carolyn Proffitt Winch.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Hannah Lathrop Waterman1

F
Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*Hannah Lathrop Waterman married Benedict Arnold IV, son of Benedict Arnold III and Patience Coggeshall, on 8 November 1733.1 
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 3rd cousin, 7R. 

Family

Benedict Arnold IV d. 1761
Child

Citations

  1. [S487] Carolyn Proffitt Winch.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Maj.-Gen. Benedict Arnold1

M, b. 3 January 1740/41, d. 14 June 1801
Pedigree (click to see)
Maj-Gen. Benedict Arnold
Relationship4th cousin 6 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Maj.-Gen. Benedict Arnold was born on 3 January 1740/41 in Norwich, CT.1 
Marriage*He married Margaret Mansfield on 27 February 1767.1 
Marriage*Maj.-Gen. Benedict Arnold married Margaret Shippen on 8 April 1779 in Philadelphia, PA.1 
Death*Maj.-Gen. Benedict Arnold died on 14 June 1801 in London, England, at age 60.1 
FatherBenedict Arnold IV1 d. 1761
MotherHannah Lathrop Waterman1
Kinship*Relationship: 4th cousin, 6R. 
Notable* Unfortunately, a traitor.
Benedict Arnold was born in Norwich, Connecticut on January 3, 1740, and died in London, England on June 14, 1801. He married Margaret Mansfield on February 27, 1767, and married Margaret Shippen on April 8, 1779 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His services during the Colonial Wars and the American Revolution are well-known, but unfortunately, included the planned betrayal of West Point to the British, while serving as its commandant.
Notable KinCelebrities and others

Family 1

Margaret Mansfield

Family 2

Margaret Shippen b. 1760

Citations

  1. [S487] Carolyn Proffitt Winch.
Last Edited26 Feb 2016

Margaret Mansfield1

F
Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*Margaret Mansfield married Maj.-Gen. Benedict Arnold, son of Benedict Arnold IV and Hannah Lathrop Waterman, on 27 February 1767.1 
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 4th cousin, 6R. 

Family

Maj.-Gen. Benedict Arnold b. 3 Jan 1740/41, d. 14 Jun 1801

Citations

  1. [S487] Carolyn Proffitt Winch.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Margaret Shippen1

F, b. 1760
Pedigree (click to see)
Birth*Margaret Shippen was born in 1760.1 
Marriage*She married Maj.-Gen. Benedict Arnold, son of Benedict Arnold IV and Hannah Lathrop Waterman, on 8 April 1779 in Philadelphia, PA.1 
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 4th cousin, 6R. 

Family

Maj.-Gen. Benedict Arnold b. 3 Jan 1740/41, d. 14 Jun 1801

Citations

  1. [S487] Carolyn Proffitt Winch.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Freegift Coggeshall1

M, b. 1 March 1657
Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*Freegift Coggeshall married Elizabeth Matthews.1 
Birth*Freegift Coggeshall was born on 1 March 1657.2 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Elizabeth Matthews
Child

Citations

  1. [S487] Carolyn Proffitt Winch.
  2. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 49.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Elizabeth Matthews1

F
Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*Elizabeth Matthews married Freegift Coggeshall.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Freegift Coggeshall b. 1 Mar 1657
Child

Citations

  1. [S487] Carolyn Proffitt Winch.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

John Slocum1

M, b. 26 May 1645, d. 1702
Pedigree (click to see)
Birth*John Slocum was born on 26 May 1645 in Portsmouth, RI.1,2 
Marriage*He married Meribah Parker, daughter of George Parker and Frances, before 1674.1 
Death*John Slocum died in 1702 in Monmouth Co., NJ.1,2 
FatherGiles Slocum1 b. 28 Sep 1623, d. 1683
MotherJoan Cook1 d. 31 Aug 1679
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Meribah Parker d. aft 1698

Citations

  1. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 181.
  2. [S489] Family History Files of Judith Allen Delaine.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014