Benedict Arnold (congressman)

Benedict Arnold
Benedict Arnold
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives; from New York's 16th district
	In office; March 4, 1829 – March 3, 1831
Preceded by	Henry MarkellNathan Soule
Succeeded by	Nathan Soule
Personal details
Born	October 5, 1780; Amsterdam, Tryon County, New York
Died	March 3, 1849 (aged 68); Amsterdam, Tryon County, New York
Citizenship	United States
Political party	Anti-Jacksonian
Spouse(s)	Mary 'Polly' Bovee Arnold
Children	Hiram Arnold Jane Arnold William Arnold Maria Arnold James Arnold Charlotte Arnold Lorenzo Arnold Benedict Arnold Hasley Arnold Sarah Arnold Marion Arnold Adam Arnold
Profession	merchant politician philanthropist

Benedict Arnold (October 5, 1780 – March 3, 1849) was an American politician from New York, and a member of the House of Representatives.

Biography

Arnold was born in Amsterdam, Tryon County, New York (after 1784 Montgomery County, New York) the son of Elisha and Sarah Francisco Arnold. He was named in honor of the famous Benedict Arnold at a time during the American Revolutionary War when he was still seen as a hero of the United States, stemming from the capture of Fort Ticonderoga.

Arnold attended the local schools and became a successful merchant. He married Mary 'Polly' Bovee (sister of Matthias J. Bovee) on August 21, 1806 in Amsterdam, Montogmery County, New York. They had twelve children, Hiram, Jane, William, Maria, James, Charlotte, Lorenzo, Benedict, Hasley, Sarah, Marion, and Adam.[1]

Career

Arnold owned large stretches of land, and was able to dedicate much time to philanthropy. As was common at the time for local magnates, he entered politics for a short period; in 1816 and 1817, he served as a member of the New York State Assembly.

In 1828, Arnold was elected to the Twenty-first United States Congress as an Anti-Jacksonian to represent the sixteenth district of New York. He served from March 4, 1829 to March 3, 1831,[2] and did not seek reelection. He was president of the board of trustees of the village of Amsterdam in 1832 and did not engage in active business pursuits, but lived in retirement in Amsterdam, New York, until his death.

Death

Arnold died in Amsterdam, Montgomery County, New York, on March 3, 1849 (age 68 years, 149 days). He is interred at Green Hill Cemetery, Amsterdam, New York.[3][4]

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References

"Benedict Arnold". Ancestry.com. Retrieved 5 August 2013.
"Benedict Arnold". Govtrack US Congress. Retrieved 5 August 2013.
Raymond W. Smith (December 2004). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Green Hill Cemetery". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Archived from the original on 2014-07-25. Retrieved 2013-01-21.
Cudmore, Bob (2011). Stories From The Mohawk Valley: The Painted Rocks, the Good Benedict Arnold & More. history Press. pp. 32–33. ISBN 9781609490584. OCLC 739914084.

External links

United States Congress. "Benedict Arnold (id: A000287)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
Benedict Arnold entry at The Political Graveyard
Benedict Arnold at Find a Grave

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Henry Markell	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 16th congressional district March 4, 1829 – March 3, 1831	Succeeded by Nathan Soule

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[1] "Benedict Arnold". Ancestry.com. Retrieved 5 August 2013.

[2] "Benedict Arnold". Govtrack US Congress. Retrieved 5 August 2013.

[nrhpinv_ny-3] Raymond W. Smith (December 2004). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Green Hill Cemetery". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Archived from the original on 2014-07-25. Retrieved 2013-01-21.

[SftMV-4] Cudmore, Bob (2011). Stories From The Mohawk Valley: The Painted Rocks, the Good Benedict Arnold & More. history Press. pp. 32–33. ISBN 9781609490584. OCLC 739914084.