Arnold, Margaret Shippen, 1760-1804

Margaret (Peggy) Shippen Arnold (1760-1804) was the second wife of Benedict Arnold, with whom he had five children. Though her involvement in her husband's treason against the United States and association with the British is not clear, she did move the family with him to England and then to Canada and finally back to England where they lived in exile. Benedict Arnold died in 1801and Margaret provided for her family, managing business affairs for her children and also his children from a previous marriage.

From the description of Margaret Shippen Arnold papers, 1781-1843. (University of Denver, Penrose Library). WorldCat record id: 55754192