About Samuel Arnold
Lived 1834 – 1906 (aged 72). Samuel Arnold was an American soldier.
Early life Samuel Arnold was born in the Georgetown section of Washington, D.C., on September 6, 1834. He was the son of Mary Jane and George Arnold, Sr. and had an older brother. The family later moved to Baltimore where Arnold attended St. Timothy's Hall, a military academy – where he and John Wilkes Booth were schoolmates.
Role in Lincoln kidnapping conspiracy After his discharge, Arnold returned to Baltimore and in the late summer of 1864, he was recruited by Booth to be part of the kidnap plot. He is buried at Green Mount Cemetery in Baltimore, Maryland. The only conspirator who survived him was John Surratt.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Samuel Arnold?
Lincoln conspirator (1834–1906)
When was Samuel Arnold born?
Samuel Arnold was born on 6 September 1834 in Georgetown.
When did Samuel Arnold die?
Samuel Arnold died on 21 September 1906 in Baltimore, Maryland.
What was Samuel Arnold's occupation?
Samuel Arnold was a soldier.
What nationality was Samuel Arnold?
Samuel Arnold was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Samuel Arnold (conspirator)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Samuel Arnold. https://biography.guide/samuel-arnold-soldier/
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