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Captain John Gould 1635–1710

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Captain Gould in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 21 Jun 1635 · Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, , England
Died 26 Jan 1710 · Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Father Zaccheus John Gould
Mother Phoebe * (1597–1663)
Siblings Charles Gould, Frances R Gould, Francis Gould Goole, Judith Gould, Martha Gould, Mary Redington, Phoebe Gould, Priscilla Gould, Sarah Gould
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Researchers connected through Captain Gould 1635–1710

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Captain John Gould was born in 1635 in Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, England, the child of zaccheus john gould and phoebe deacon. Captain John Gould passed away in 1710 in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1635
Birth of Captain John Gould in Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, England
Birth
1710
Death of Captain John Gould in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Captain Gould

This ancestor line traces from Bovington, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom (1589) to Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, , England (1635) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Captain Gould (1635–1710) was born in Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, , England and died in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Captain in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Zaccheus John Gould
Father
Phoebe *
1597–1663 · Mother

Captain Gould's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Captain John Gould PTP
1635–1710
Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, , England
Parents
Unknown
Phoebe Deacon * PTP
1597–1663
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Captain Gould's Descendants

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Captain John Gould PTP 1635–1710