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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
- Nathan Gould -- --, 1614 December 0, 1693
- Rhoda Ann Gould -- --, 1820 July 29, 1891 Rhode Island
- Alice Evelyn Gould -- --, 1899 May 10, 1982
- Kenneth Emmerson Gould -- --, 1873 January 1, 1942
- William Gould -- --, 1781 September 10, 1849
Gould Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Emma Hester Gould -- --, 1848 December 12, 1927
- Rebecca Gould -- --, 1794 December 18, 1828
- Ella J. Gould -- --, 1866 February 7, 1944
- Howard Lee Gould -- --, 1898 May 11, 1972 West Virginia
- Martha Gould -- --, 1623 December 0, 1698 Herts
