Individual Details

Joanna Arnold

(February 27, 1617 - 1692)

Joanna Arnold came to America with her family from Ilchester England. In 1636 the family was in the first group of settlers of Rhode Island- with Roger Williams. Joanne married first Zachariah Rhodes, she was in her 30s he was in his 40s. He died she then married Samuel Reape. Some sources say the Arnold family which includes Benedict the governor and Benedict the traitor are descended from King Charlemagne.

Events

BirthFebruary 27, 1617Ilchester, Somerset, England
Arrival1635Hingham, British America
ResidenceSeptember 1, 1636Providence, British America
MarriageJune 29, 1647Providence, British America - Zachariah Rhodes
Widow1665
WillJanuary 28, 1667Providence, British America
Death1692Pawtucket, British America
NamesakeJoane Arnold paternal aunt
Burial

Families

SpouseZachariah Rhodes (1603 - 1665)
ChildRebecca Rhodes (1651 - 1727)
ChildJohn Rhodes (1658 - 1716)
FatherWilliam Arnold (1587 - 1677)
MotherChristiana Peake (1584 - 1678)
SiblingBenedict Arnold (1615 - 1678)
SiblingElizabeth Arnold (1611 - 1685)
SiblingStephen Arnold (1622 - 1699)

Endnotes

1. (1995). || Great Migration, Vol 1, A-B page 88, 89 image 186 of 732.

2. (1995). || Great Migration, Vol 1, A-B page 88, 89 image 186 of 732.

3. Bicknell, Thomas Williams. The History of the State of Rhode Island And Providence Plantations. New York: The American Historical Society, 1920, Volume 1 page 158 Providence It's Beginnings.

4. (1995). || Great Migration, Vol 1, A-B page 88, 89 William Arnold.

5. (2008). || Volume 2 page 1265.

6. Providence (R.I.). Record Commissioners. The Early Records of the Town of Providence, V. I-XXI. Providence, Snow and Farnham, city printers, 1892, Volume 1 page 28 - 30, items 23, 24.

7. Providence (R.I.). Record Commissioners. The Early Records of the Town of Providence, V. I-XXI. Providence, Snow and Farnham, city printers, 1892, Volume 1 page 29 - 30, item 24.

8. , "FindAGrave.com," online database, Find a Grave ( http://www.findagrave.com : accessed ), .