Peggy Shippen

Family Member
BIRTHDAY
June 11,1760
Birthplace
Pennsylvania
Age
Aug 24,1804,age 44
Birth Sign
Gemini
BIRTHDAY
June 11,1760 (age Aug 24,1804,age 44)
Birthplace
Pennsylvania

About

Second wife of the intheir traitor General Benedict Arnold who was notable for conspiring with her husband to change sides.

Before Fame

She was the "family's darling" growing up in a prominent Philadelphia family which included two mayors and Shippensburg, Pennsylvania's founder.

Trivia

She was awarded by Queen Charlotte of England an annuity of 100 pound sterling a year for her children's well-being.

Family Life

She wound up being the youngest of her siblings after two more siblings never lived past infancy.

Associated With

Before a meeting with George Washington, Benedict fled with her to the HMS Vulture on the Hudson River.