Individual Details
John Arnold
(19 Feb 1647/48 - 5 Jan 1722/23)
John was born 19th day of the 12th mo of 1647 [old style dating] at Watertown.
Last Monday in May 1671, John pledged allegiance to King Charles II of England. In Feb of 1670, he had been granted 16 acres at World's End in Providence on the right of Thomas Arnold Sr. [his father]. On 19 Nov 1685, 25 acres were laid out to him on the right of Benjamin Smith. Another 4 1/2 acres was laid out on 4 Jun 1703.
John's father died, Sept 1674, and John inherited:
One house lot bought of Benjamin Smith in the row of house lots
two lots in the Upper Field
6 acres on the west side of Moshassuck River
17 1/2 acres on the hill between Swan Pond and Observation Meadow
a share of meadow bought of Stephen Northrup
right of common land in the right of Benjamin Smith, reaching as far west as the Seven Mile Line
all the cart tackling and tools to be divided with his brother Thomas
the house lot after his mother's death
John owned a tannery and lived at the north end of Providence on the road leading to Pawtucket.
He was appointed constable 4 Jun 1683.
John's wife was Hannah, surname unknown. It is thought he may not have married until after the death of his mother, who was no longer listed on tax rolls by 1688.
1 Jun 1702, John was appointed sergeant but his "weakness" made him incapable to officate.
Only one known child is known, Jonathan, born perhaps 1700.
30 Nov 1709. John Arnold was "of" Woonsocket when he recorded the earmark for his cattle.
John Arnold was elected a deputy to the Rhode Island General Assembly on 27 Apr 1716.
John died 5 Jan 1722/3 as indicated in his probate records. Administration of his estate was granted his widow Hannah and his son Jonathan on 4 Feb 1722/3.
Events
| Birth | 19 Feb 1647/48 | Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts |  | ||
| Death | 5 Jan 1722/23 | Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island | | ||
| Marriage | Hannah [Arnold] |
Families
| Spouse | Hannah [Arnold] ( - ) |
| Child | Jonathan Arnold (1700 - 1778) |
| Father | THOMAS ARNOLD ( - 1674) |
| Mother | PHEBE PARKHURST ( - 1688) |
| Sibling | Ichabod Arnold (1640 - ) |
| Sibling | Capt. Richard Arnold (1642 - 1710) |
| Sibling | Thomas Arnold (1646 - 1721) |
| Sibling | Eleazar Arnold (1651 - 1722) |
| Sibling | ELIZABETH ARNOLD (1654 - 1747) |
Endnotes
1. Mary Jane Comstock, Compiler; Comstock-Haggard and Allied Families; (Chicago: Adams Press, 1973), p.135.
2. James N. Arnold, Vital Records of Rhode Island 1636-1850.. Birth, Marriages & Deaths (3 Volumes) (Narragansett Historical Publishing Co c1892), Vol.2 Providence - Deaths p.261.