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Gould Family History
Gould Genealogy & Family TreeGould is an English name from Suffolk, England, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Old English word gold and was a nickname for someone who was dear and beloved. The earliest known ancestor--Walter Gode--was recorded in 1165. Roots for this name can also be found in France, Scotland, Ireland, and in Hebrew. The family motto is A Nilo victoria which means "Victory from the Nile."
Other spellings include "Gold," "Goold," and "Gilder." Notable people with the surname include American cartoonist Chester Gould (Dick Tracy), American actor Nolan Gould (Modern Family, Friends with Benefits, The To Do List), and American actor Elliot Gould (Ocean's Eleven, MASH, Friends). The first Gould to come to America was Nathaniell Gould in Virginia in 1620.
Gould Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Abigail Gould -- --, 1649 January 0, 1719
- Jarvis Gould -- --, 1605 March 27, 1656
- Priscilla Gould -- --, 1584 December 0, 1635
- Mary Gould -- --, 1526 September 0, 1599
- Abigail Gould -- --, 1727 December 0, 1788 Massachusetts
Gould Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- John Gould -- --, 1687 July 20, 1762 Massachusetts Bay Colony
- Mary Gould -- --, 1689 March 4, 1755 Massachusetts Bay Colony
- Samuel Gould -- --, 1669 November 5, 1724 Massachusetts Bay Colony
- Bethiah Gould -- --, 1763 December 24, 1792 Massachusetts
- Eleizer Gould -- --, 1740 December 0, 1808 Massachusetts
