Benedict Arnold Family Benedict Arnold was born January 14, 1741 in Norwich, Connecticut. His mother, Hannah Arnold, is a widow who came from a wealthy family. His father, Benedict Arnold lll, worked as a merchant but ended up spending all their money. Later in Benedict’s life, he got married to Peggy Shippen Arnold and had many children. Something interesting about Benedict’s childhood is he and one of his siblings were the only two to survive into adulthood out of his mother’s 11 children. Accomplishments Most of Benedict’s accomplishments were during the war. He took part