Arnold, Peleg b. June 10, 1751 d. February 13, 1820 US Continental Congressman. A Rhode Island lawyer, he figured prominently in the political life of the northern part of the state. He was the first delegate to represent Rhode Island in the Continental Congress in 1787. Arnold was also a founding member of the Providence Society for the Abolition of Slavery, and eventually became Chief Justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court. (Bio by: Superkentman) Union Cemetery, North Smithfield, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA
b. June 10, 1751 d. February 13, 1820