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Thomas Gould 1666–1752

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 Thomas 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 14 Feb 1666 · Topsfield, Essex, MA
Died 29 Jun 1752 · Topsfield, Essex, MA
Father John Gould Lieut
Mother Sarah Baker (1645–1688)
Siblings John Gould Jr, Joseph Gould, Mary Gould, Priscilla Gould, Samuel Gould, Sarah Gould, Zaccheus Gould

Researchers connected through Thomas Gould 1666–1752

and 1 more tree owner connected with Thomas Gould 1666–1752

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Thomas Gould was born in 1666 in Topsfield, Essex, MA, the child of john gould lieut and sarah baker. Thomas Gould passed away in 1752 in Topsfield, Essex, MA.

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Life Timeline

1666
Birth of Thomas Gould in Topsfield, Essex, MA
Birth
1752
Death of Thomas Gould in Topsfield, Essex, MA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Gould

This ancestor line traces from Great Missenden, Chiltern District, Buckinghamshire, England (1633) to Topsfield, Essex, MA (1666) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Gould (1666–1752) was born in Topsfield, Essex, MA and died in Topsfield, Essex, MA. 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 Thomas 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.

Thomas Gould's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Gould PTP
1666–1752
Topsfield, Essex, MA
Parents
Unknown
Sarah Baker PTP
1645–1688
Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Thomas Gould's Descendants

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Thomas Gould PTP 1666–1752