Inc. 1967
John B. Gould was born in Hillsborough Co.,New Hampshire on June 6,1795. He died on Sept. 9,1884,while on a visit to his daughter, Mrs.John Coldren,near Fayette City,in the 90th year of age. He married Jane Trainer on the 4th day of July,1824.They located on the farm just above Belle Vernon,a part of which he owned to the day of his death. He devoted his time generally to farming,and in the winter he taught school. He held many offices in the township of Washington. He was elected Justice of the Peace in 1845,1850 and 1855. He served as Assessor in 1840-51-54-62-65 and 68. He was auditor in 1858,1863 and 1866. He was school director in 1849. He served many years as Constable when that office was considered one of the most important in the township. His career as Justice marked well his effort to do right,and he spared no pains in setttling petty cases without the process of law suits. He was one of the pioneers in the Disciple Church of the town. HIs wife died some years prior to his death,at the old homestead. His remains were interred beside those of his wife in the Belle Vernon cemetery. They had several children,some of whom preceded the parents to the grave.The children are: Malissa married William Beam,and is now deceased. Lorena is the wife of John Coldron, above Fayette City. John resides in North Belle Vernon. Ephraim is in Colorado. Elmer Morrison,a grandson, resides in Seldom Seen, a village being built on part of the old farm. He lives in his own home alone,and seems to enjoy life and the good will of his fellow citizens. Nancy Jane married Thomas Richards,now deceased. She lives in Zanesville,Ohio. One daughter married a Mr. McKinney, but where she resides we are not informed. Another daughter married a Mr. Stout,and have their home in Kentucky. James has long been a resident of illinois.
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