Who was Joseph Gould?

Joseph Gould (1677–1753) was born in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joseph Gould 1677–1753

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 24 Aug 1677 · Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Died 4 Apr 1753 · Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Father Lieutant John Gould I

Mother Sarah Ann Elizabeth Baker

Siblings Capt Samuel Gould, Daniel Gould, John Gould Jr, Margaret Gould, Mary Gould, Nathaniel Gould, Phebe French, Priscilla Gould, Samuel F Gould Cpt, Sarah Gould, Thomas William Gould Sr, Zaccheus Q Gould Lt

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Immediate Family

Parents

Lieutant John Gould I

Sarah Ann Elizabeth Baker

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

In 1677, Joseph Gould entered the world in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, born to lieutant john gould i and sarah ann elizabeth baker. Joseph Gould passed away in 1753 in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Birth of Joseph Gould in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

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1753

Death of Joseph Gould in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Gould

This ancestor line traces from Great Missenden, Chiltern District, Buckinghamshire, England (1633) to Topsfield, Essex, MA (1677) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joseph Gould (1677–1753) was born in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph 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.
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