Who was Martha Gould?

Martha Gould (1654–1698) was born in Braintree, Suffolk, Massachusetts, British Colonial America and died in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, British Colonial America. 7 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Martha Gould 1654–1698

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 7 independent trees

Born 15 OCT 1654 · Braintree, Suffolk, Massachusetts, British Colonial America

Died 15 MAY 1698 · Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, British Colonial America

Father Francis Gould

Mother Rose Unknown

Siblings Abigail Gould, Elizabeth Gould, Hannah Gould, Isaac Gould, John Gould, Leah Goule, Lucy Gould, Mary Gould, Mercy Gould, Rachel Gould, Samuel Gould, Thankful Gould

Records

American Marriages Before 1699 U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index North America, Family Histories Massachusetts, Town Death Records Geni World Family Tree

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Immediate Family

Parents

Francis Gould

Rose Unknown

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1654, Martha Gould entered the world in Braintree, Suffolk, Massachusetts, British Colonial America, born to francis gould and rose unknown. Martha Gould passed away in 1698 in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, British Colonial America.

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Marriage Records American Marriages Before 1699
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Death Records Massachusetts, Town Death Records
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Record Geni World Family Tree

Life Timeline

1654

Birth of Martha Gould in Braintree, Suffolk, Massachusetts, British Colonial America

Birth

1698

Death of Martha Gould in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, British Colonial America

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Martha Gould

This ancestor line traces from England (1620) to Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA (1654) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Martha Gould (1654–1698) was born in Braintree, Suffolk, Massachusetts, British Colonial America and died in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, British Colonial America. 7 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, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Martha 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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Martha Gould PTP

1654–1698

Braintree, Suffolk, Massachusetts, British Colonial America