Yes both of his wives died. His first wife Margaret Mansfield died in 1775 and his second wife Peggy Shippen died 5 years after Benedict in 1806
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Benedict Arnold's father was also named Benedict Arnold. They were both named after his great-grandfather, who was the president of Rhode Island.
Benedict Arnold had eight children between two wives, three with Margaret Mansfield, and five with Peggy Shippen. Margaret gave birth to three boys: Benedict VI, Richard, and Henry. Peggy Shippen mothered four boys and a girl: Edward, James, George, Sophia, and William.