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John Gould

Male Abt 1611 - 1691  (80 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  John Gould was born about 1611 in England; died on 21 Mar 1690/91 in Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1635, Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
    • Religion: 25 Mar 1638, Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; John was admitted to the Charlestown Church.

    Notes:

    Birth: He was 66 years old in 1676.

    Name:

    Family/Spouse: Mary. Mary died on 28 Sep 1642 in Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Thomas Gould  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1634.
    2. 3. Mary Gould  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 29 Jan 1637 in Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
    3. 4. Sarah Gould  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 15 Dec 1637 in Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; died on 14 May 1670 in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    4. 5. Elizabeth Gould  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 17 Feb 1639/40 in Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
    5. 6. Abigail Gould  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 26 Feb 1641/42 in Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

    John married Joane before 1644. Joane was born about 1608 in England; died on 27 Aug 1697 in Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 7. Hannah Gould  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Oct 1644 in Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
    2. 8. Daniel Gould  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1645; died on 25 Mar 1697 in Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
    3. 9. John Gould  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Jan 1646/47 in Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; died on 8 Mar 1647 in Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
    4. 10. John Gould  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Aug 1648 in Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; died on 24 Jan 1712 in Reading, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; was buried in Old Burying Ground, Wakefield, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Thomas Gould Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born about 1634.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Religion: 21 Mar 1652, Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; Thomas was admitted to the Charlestown Church.
    • Married: say 1654; Hannah ______. Issue: 1. Thomas Gould 2. Ann Gould

    Notes:

    Birth: This date is base on being two years before his younger sister.


  2. 3.  Mary Gould Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was christened on 29 Jan 1637 in Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Christening: Her christening date was recorded as 29 (11) 1636/37.


  3. 4.  Sarah Gould Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was christened on 15 Dec 1637 in Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; died on 14 May 1670 in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Christening: Her christening date was recorded as 15 (10) 1637.

    Sarah married John Berbeane on 16 Apr 1660 in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. John was born about 1628 in Scotland; died on 8 Jan 1713/14 in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. Mary Berbeane  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Jul 1661 in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 31 Dec 1720 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried in Old Common Burial Ground, Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    2. 12. John Berbeane  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Aug 1663 in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 5 Sep 1724.
    3. 13. James Berbeane  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 May 1668 in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 4 Sep 1729 in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

  4. 5.  Elizabeth Gould Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was christened on 17 Feb 1639/40 in Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Christening: Her christening date was recorded as 17 (12) 1639/40.


  5. 6.  Abigail Gould Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was christened on 26 Feb 1641/42 in Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 1 Apr 1669, Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; (1) William Rogers. Issue: 1. Mary Rogers (1669-____) 2. Abigail Rogers (1671-____) 3. William Rogers (1672-____) 4. Sarah Rogers (1674-____) 5. John Rogers (1676-____) 6. Grace Rogers (1678-____)
    • Moved To: 1678, Reading, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
    • Married: 7 Feb 1688, Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; (2) John Rogers.

    Notes:

    Christening: Her christening date was recorded as 26 (12) 1641/42.


  6. 7.  Hannah Gould Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 26 Oct 1644 in Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Birth: Her birth date was recorded as 26 (8) 1644.


  7. 8.  Daniel Gould Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born about 1645; died on 25 Mar 1697 in Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 18 Dec 1651; Dorcas Belcher, the son of Jeremy Belcher. [This marriage] She died on Monday 5 June 1730 in Stoneham, Massachusetts. Issue: 1 Dorcas Gould (1685-____) 2. Daniel Gould (1687-1688) 3. Daniel Gould (1688-1788) 4. David Gould (1691-1760) 5. Joanna Gould

    Notes:

    Birth: He was 20 years old in 1675.


  8. 9.  John Gould Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 21 Jan 1646/47 in Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; died on 8 Mar 1647 in Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Birth: His birth date was recorded as 21 (11) 1646.

    Death: His death date was recorded as 8 (1) 1647.


  9. 10.  John Gould Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 5 Aug 1648 in Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; died on 24 Jan 1712 in Reading, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; was buried in Old Burying Ground, Wakefield, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: say 1668; (1) Abigail Belcher, the daughter of Jeremy Belcher. [This marriage] She died 20 December 1687 in Reading, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. John Gould (1671-____) 2. Abigail Gould (1672-____) 3. Jeremiah Gould 4. Daniel Gould (1681-____) 5. Thomas Gould 6. Mehitable Gould 7. Mary Gould (1687-____)
    • Married: say 1688; (2) Martha Redington. She was born about 1643. [This marriage] She died 24 January 1712 in Reading, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Samuel Gould (1691-____) 2. Abraham Gould (1693-1776) 3. Isaac Gould (1696-____)

    Notes:

    Birth: His birth date is recorded as 5 (6) 1648.

    Buried:
    Here lyes
    the body of
    Mr. John Gould, Senr,
    Aged about 69 years,
    who deceased
    Jan'y 24, 1712



Generation: 3

  1. 11.  Mary Berbeane Descendancy chart to this point (4.Sarah2, 1.John1) was born on 2 Jul 1661 in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 31 Dec 1720 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried in Old Common Burial Ground, Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Here Lyes the
    Body of Ms. Mary
    Houghton, Wife to
    Mr. Jonas Houghton
    Senr. Desd. Decembr
    31st 1720 in ye 60th
    Year of har Age

    Mary married Jonas Houghton on 15 Feb 1681 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Jonas (son of John Houghton and Beatrix) was born about Apr 1663 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 20 Sep 1723 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried in Old Common Burial Ground, Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 14. Captain Jonas Houghton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Sep 1682 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 15 Aug 1739 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    2. 15. John Houghton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Jan 1683 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    3. 16. Mary Houghton  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 17. Benjamin "Landlord Ben" Houghton  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1691 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 28 Feb 1764 in Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried in Chocksett Burial Ground, Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    5. 18. Daniel Houghton  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 19. Eunice Houghton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Mar 1698 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 24 Jun 1748 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried in Chocksett Burial Ground, Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    7. 20. Josiah Houghton  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Oct 1698 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 29 Sep 1723 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    8. 21. Ruth Houghton  Descendancy chart to this point
    9. 22. Stephen Houghton  Descendancy chart to this point
    10. 23. James Houghton  Descendancy chart to this point
    11. 24. Dorcus Houghton  Descendancy chart to this point
    12. 25. Jemima Houghton  Descendancy chart to this point
    13. 26. Dinah Houghton  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Apr 1711 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 23 Sep 1723 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried in Old Common Burial Ground, Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..

  2. 12.  John Berbeane Descendancy chart to this point (4.Sarah2, 1.John1) was born on 9 Aug 1663 in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 5 Sep 1724.

    Notes:

    Died:
    He was killed by Indians near Dunstable, Massachusetts.


  3. 13.  James Berbeane Descendancy chart to this point (4.Sarah2, 1.John1) was born on 15 May 1668 in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 4 Sep 1729 in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: say 1688; Mary Lowden, the daughter of John and Sarah (Stevenson) Lowden. She was born on 21 January 1670 and was christened on 22 January 1670 both in Charlestown, Massachusetts. [This marriage] After James' death, on 11 September 1688 Mary, at age 18, married (2) John George, son of John and Elizabeth George, in Charlestown, Massachusetts. Their marriage was recorded as 11 (7) 1688. She died 14 October 1724 in Woburn, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Mary Berbeane (1694-____) 2. Sarah Berbeane (1694-1694) 3. James Berbeane (1696-____) 4. John Berbeane (1699-1700) 5. Sarah Berbeane (1701-____) 6. Ruth Berbeane (1708-____) 7. Joseph Berbeane (1712-____)



Generation: 4

  1. 14.  Captain Jonas Houghton Descendancy chart to this point (11.Mary3, 4.Sarah2, 1.John1) was born on 2 Sep 1682 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 15 Aug 1739 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 30 Aug 1710, Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Mary Brigham. [This marriage] On 26 May 1734, Mary was received into the church at Lancaster. Issue: 1. Dinah Houghton (1711-1723) 2. Silas Houghton (1713-____) 3. Betty Houghton (1716-____) 4. Mary Houghton (1721-____) 5. Prudence Houghton (1723-____) 6. Persis Houghton (1726-____) 7. Jonas Houghton (1728-____) 8. John Houghton (1731-____)
    • Occupation: say 1711; He was a surveyor.
    • Offices Held: 1719, Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts; 1719 - Selectman

    Notes:

    Birth: His birth date was recorded as 2 (7) 1682.

    Marriage: Their marriage date was recorded as 30 (6) 1710.


  2. 15.  John Houghton Descendancy chart to this point (11.Mary3, 4.Sarah2, 1.John1) was born on 24 Jan 1683 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  3. 16.  Mary Houghton Descendancy chart to this point (11.Mary3, 4.Sarah2, 1.John1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: say 1704; Gamaliel Beaman, the son of John and Priscilla (Thornton) Beaman. He was born on 29 February 1684 in Lancaster, Massachusetts. Gamaliel was one of the fist settlers of Chocksett, later Sterling, Massachusetts. [This marriage] He died 26 October 1745 in Sterling, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Dinah Beaman (1728-____) 2. Zerviah Beaman (1740-____) 3. Lois Beaman (1740-____)


  4. 17.  Benjamin "Landlord Ben" Houghton Descendancy chart to this point (11.Mary3, 4.Sarah2, 1.John1) was born in 1691 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 28 Feb 1764 in Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried in Chocksett Burial Ground, Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: Abt Aug 1720; Benjamin and Zerviah lived in the West Precinct of Lancaster, then called Chocksett. In 1781 it became Sterling, Massachusetts.
    • Military: 1723 and 1724; His name appears on lists of soldiers from Lancaster.
    • History: Abt 1760; It seems that his seven daughters were highly sought after, probably because of his land holdings. When one suitor asked for a daughter's hand, he replied, "Yes, when you show me that you can butt a log as well as she can, you may have her."

    Notes:

    Name:


    Buried:
    HEAR LIES BURIED THE
    BODY OF MR BENIAMIN
    HOUGHTON WHO
    DEPARTED THIS
    LIFE FEBRUARY Ye 28.
    1764, IN Ye 74
    YEAR OF HIS AGE.
    When death unto you calls
    Your soul Resine you must to God that judgeth all
    Both Wicked and the just Death is a Debt to Nature Due
    Which I have paid & so must you.

    Benjamin married Zerviah Moore on 28 Jul 1720 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Zerviah (daughter of Jonathan Moore and Hannah Sawyer) was born in 1700. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 27. Zerviah Houghton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 May 1721 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was christened on 26 May 1721 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died in Nov 1804 in Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    2. 28. Mindwell Houghton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 07 Mar 1722/23 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was christened on 14 Apr 1723 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    3. 29. Michal Houghton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Jun 1725 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was christened on 25 Jul 1725 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 31 Dec 1816 in Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    4. 30. Dinah Houghton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Apr 1727 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was christened on 21 May 1727 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died in 1793 in Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    5. 31. Keziah Houghton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Mar 1729 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was christened on 29 Jun 1729 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 20 Oct 1822 in Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    6. 32. Benjamin Houghton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Nov 1732 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was christened on 14 Jan 1732/33 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 25 Apr 1759 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    7. 33. Abigail Houghton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Jul 1735 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was christened on 31 Aug 1735 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    8. 34. Joel Houghton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Sep 1737 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was christened on 13 Nov 1737 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    9. 35. Eunice Houghton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Oct 1739 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was christened on 2 Dec 1739 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    10. 36. Silas Houghton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Oct 1742 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was christened on 28 Nov 1742 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  5. 18.  Daniel Houghton Descendancy chart to this point (11.Mary3, 4.Sarah2, 1.John1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: say 1717; Lydia ______. Issue: 1. Simeon Houghton (1718-____) 2. Thaddeus Houghton (1718-____) 3. Annis Houghton (1718-1759) 4. Nathaniel Houghton (1720-____) 5. Susanna Houghton (1723-____) 6. Jerusha Houghton 7. Molle Houghton (1727-____) 8. Experience Houghton (1728-____) 9. Daniel Houghton (1731-____)


  6. 19.  Eunice HoughtonEunice Houghton Descendancy chart to this point (11.Mary3, 4.Sarah2, 1.John1) was born on 1 Mar 1698 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 24 Jun 1748 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried in Chocksett Burial Ground, Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Religion: 9 Apr 1723/24, Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts; On 9 April 1723/24 she was admitted to the Lancaster Church.
    • Baptism as an Adult: 19 Apr 1724, Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts; She was baptized as an adult on 19 April 1724 in the Lancaster Church, Lancaster, Massachusetts.
    • Last Full Review: 15 Jun 2020

    Eunice married Lt. Ephraim Sawyer on 4 Mar 1720 in Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Ephraim was born about 1698 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 20.  Josiah Houghton Descendancy chart to this point (11.Mary3, 4.Sarah2, 1.John1) was born in Oct 1698 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 29 Sep 1723 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: say 1718; Mehitable ______. Issue: 1. Josiah Houghton (1725-____)
    • Baptism as an Adult: 3 Aug 1718, Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts


  8. 21.  Ruth Houghton Descendancy chart to this point (11.Mary3, 4.Sarah2, 1.John1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 2 Mar 1722, Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts; Richard Wilds. Richard was admitted to the Lancaster Church 17 August 1712. [This marriage] Richard may have been married before he married Ruth and had children by his first wife. On 10 October 1742, Richard was dismissed to join a new church forming in the town of "Road Town." Issue: 1. Jonas Wilds (1723-____) 2. John Wilds (1724-1737) 3. Barnard Wilds (1726-____) 4. Silent Wilds (1728-____) 5. Susanna Wilds (1730-____) 6. Margaret Wilds (1733-____) 7. David Wilds (1735-____) 8. Ruth Wilds (1740-____)


  9. 22.  Stephen Houghton Descendancy chart to this point (11.Mary3, 4.Sarah2, 1.John1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: say 1726; Abigail ______. Issue: 1. Abigail Houghton (1727-____) 2. Ebenezer Houghton (1728-1733)
    • Probate/Proved: 1763; His estate was divided between his wife and daughter, Abigail.
    • Will: 1763


  10. 23.  James Houghton Descendancy chart to this point (11.Mary3, 4.Sarah2, 1.John1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 8 Oct 1724, Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Mary Jones. Issue: 1. Mary Houghton (1726-____) 2. Cylence Houghton (1727-____) 3. Nathaniel Houghton (1729-____) 4. John Houghton (1731-____) 5. Ammite Houghton (1731-____) 6. James Houghton (1733-____) 7. Cate Houghton (1735-____) 8. Tamer Houghton (1737-____) 9. Leviniah Houghton (1739-____)


  11. 24.  Dorcus Houghton Descendancy chart to this point (11.Mary3, 4.Sarah2, 1.John1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 11 Jan 1725; Ebenezer Polly. Issue: 1. Ebenezer Polly (1726-____) 2. Joseph Polly (1728-____) 3. Mary Polly (1731-____)


  12. 25.  Jemima Houghton Descendancy chart to this point (11.Mary3, 4.Sarah2, 1.John1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 14 Feb 1725, Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts; Samuel Carter, the son of Samuel and Dorothy (Wilder) Carter. He was born in 1703 in Lancaster, Massachusetts. [This marriage] He died 20 May 1761 in Lancaster, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Millisant Carter (1726-____) 2. Lucy Carter (1727-____) 3. Dorothy Carter (1729-____) 4. Mary Carter (1731-____) 5. Eunice Carter (1733-____) 6. Dinah Carter (1735-____) 7. Samuel Carter (1737-____) 8. Stanton Carter (1739-1823) 9. Silas Carter (1740-1820) 10. Prudence Carter (1743-1828) 11. Jonas Carter (1745-____) 12. Jemima Carter (1747-1832)


  13. 26.  Dinah Houghton Descendancy chart to this point (11.Mary3, 4.Sarah2, 1.John1) was born in Apr 1711 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 23 Sep 1723 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried in Old Common Burial Ground, Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..


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