The Biographical Dictionary of America/Arnold, Jonathan

ARNOLD, Jonathan, delegate, was born in Providence, R.I., Dec. 14, 1741. He studied medicine and engaged in practice in Providence. He became a charter member of the Providence grenadiers in 1774, represented his native place in the state assembly in 1776, where he was the originator of the act repealing the laws providing for the oath of allegiance to the mother country. He served as surgeon in the Revolutionary army and was director of the army hospital at Providence during the war. He was a delegate to the Continental Congress, 1782-'84; removed to St. Johnsbury, Vt., and was county judge until his death. He died in St. Johnsbury, Vt., Feb. 2, 1798.