About James J. Gould
Lived 1823 – 1909 (aged 85). James J. Gould was an American judge and politician.
James J. Gould (September 1, 1823 – March 1, 1909) was a Michigan politician.
Early life Gould was born on September 1, 1823, in Hector, New York. James received a public school education. In 1854, James moved to Reading Township, Michigan.
Career In 1859, Gould served as the treasurer of Reading Township. In 1866, Gould moved to Kalamo Township, Michigan. In Kalamo, he worked as a farmer. On November 7, 1876, Gould was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, where he represented the Eaton County 2nd district from January 3, 1877, to December 31, 1878.
Personal life Gould was married to Adelia Fletcher. On February 28, 1890, Adelia died. In 1891, Gould remarried to Sarah J. Gridley. Sarah died on December 21, 1898.
Gould died on March 1, 1909, in Kalamo.
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Who was James J. Gould?
American politician (1823-1909)
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James J. Gould was born on 1 September 1823 in Hector.
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James J. Gould died on 1 March 1909 in Kalamo Township, Michigan.
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James J. Gould was a judge and politician.
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James J. Gould was American.
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