Margaret Mansfield, later Margaret Mansfield Arnold, was the wife of Benedict Arnold. She was born in 1745 and was the mother of three sons with Arnold.
Margaret Shippen Arnold did not want independence from Britain. She knew that if she supported the rebellion, that it would not bring her family any financial rewards. So, thereforshe supported Britain with her best interests at heart.
because she needed the money
Benedict Arnold's sister was named Hannah. She and Benedict were the only children in their family to survive to adulthood. She was very devoted to Benedict, even losing perhaps her only romance because Benedict did not like her French suitor. After Benedict's first wife, Margaret, died, Hannah raised Magaret's and Benedict's children.
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.
Margaret Mansfield, later Margaret Mansfield Arnold, was the wife of Benedict Arnold. She was born in 1745 and was the mother of three sons with Arnold.
Margaret Gordon Arnold has written: 'Folk tales retold'
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Benedict Arnold had two wives. The first one was Margaret Mansfield. She died in 1767 though. His second wife was Margaret "Peggy" Shippen. WAIT JUST A MINUTE! Both woman had the name "Margaret". Wow....
Margaret Mansfield was the first wife of Benedict Arnold. She died in August of 1804. It was later discovered that she died from cancer.
Benedict Arnold was born in 1740 and died in 1801. He was married to Margaret Mansfield and then to Peggy Shippen.
Yes, Benedict Arnold also married Peggy Shippen.
Benedict Arnold was married twice to Margaret mansfield and peggy shippen. he married margart in the year 1767. he remarried in April 1779 to peggy shippen after mararet died in June 19, 1775.
Margaret Shippen Arnold did not want independence from Britain. She knew that if she supported the rebellion, that it would not bring her family any financial rewards. So, thereforshe supported Britain with her best interests at heart.
because she needed the money
Margaret "Peggy" Shippen Arnold was known for her involvement in the American Revolutionary War through her relationship with her husband, Benedict Arnold. One of her notable quotes is "I loved Major André. I saw him hanged, the first instance of American cruelty. It ruined Sir Henry Clinton and I think it will ruin Arnold." Another quote attributed to her is "My dear sir, your letter has affected me beyond expression."
Peggy Shippen Arnold moved to London, England in 1792. She remained there after Benedict's death in 1801. She died in August 24, 1804 reportedly of cancer.