Norman Judd Gould

Norman Judd Gould (March 15, 1877 – August 20, 1964) was an American politician and businessman. A Republican, he was a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York. Besides politics, he was president of Goulds Pumps, at the time the world's largest pump manufacturer.

Early life and education Gould was born on March 15, 1877, in Seneca Falls, New York, the eldest of five children born to Seabury S. Gould II and Mary Mitchell (née Judd) Gould. Through his mother, he was the grandson of politician Norman B. Judd.

Educated between Seneca Falls being made a secretary in 1905, followed by vice-president, then in 1908, became president. Under his leadership, Goulds Pumps became the world's largest pump manufacturer. From 1912 to 1923, he was chairman of the Seneca County Republican Committee, and from 1914 to 1922, was a member of the New York Republican State Committee. He declined to be nominated for the following election.

Personal life and death After serving in Congress, Gould returned to working manufacturing. On July 2, 1921, he married Anna Benrath. He was Presbyterian, as well as a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, the Knights Templar and the Shriners of the Freemasons, the Newcomen Society of the United States. He died on August 20, 1964, aged 87, in Geneva, and was buried at Restvale Cemetery, in Seneca Falls. An archive of his papers is held by Cornell University.