James Gould 1696–1768
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of James Gould began in 1696 in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America,. James Gould married mary gould, and had children including mary gould. James Gould passed away in 1768 in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America,.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from James Gould
This ancestor line traces from Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA, , , , , , , , (1659) to Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America, , , , , , , , (1696) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- James Gould (1696–1768) was born in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America, , , , , , , , and died in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America, , , , , , , ,. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have James 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.
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James Gould's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record