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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
- John D. Gould -- --, 1880 October 22, 1955 New York
- John Gould -- --, 1820 March 21, 1912 New York
- Morris J Gould -- --, 1852 March 16, 1920 New York
- Eben Gould -- --, 1524 January 15, 1525
- Agnes Gould -- --, 1532 October 19, 1549
Gould Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Benjamin Gould -- --, 1771 December 10, 1835 Massachusetts
- Madison J Gould -- --, 1846 June 15, 1930 New York
- Lucinda Gould -- --, 1806 June 12, 1891
- Frank Horace Gould -- --, 1856 January 26, 1918 Iowa
- Georgia Jane Gould -- --, 1883 August 8, 1967 Oregon
