General William Gould - Revolutionary War Soldier
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This is the memorial headstone of General William Gould.
Waymark Code: WMBF92
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 05/14/2011
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The headstone for Gen. William Gould is located in the old burying ground at the Caldwell Presbyterian Church in Caldwell, NJ.
The headstone has a metal marker attached that was placed by Nova Caesarea Chapter D.A.R. that says "Here Rests a Soldier of the American Revolution".
From the website: www.revolutionarywarnewjersey.com
Gould served as a captain in the New Jersey Militia during the Revolution, and fought at the Battle of Monmouth. He later served during the Whiskey Rebellion of 1894, and was made a General during the War of 1812. He was a member of the New Jersey legislature from 1805 to 1817.
Location type: Single Grave
Date of Birth: 1757
Date of Death: 2/12/1847
Cause of death: Died Later
Grave Marker Text:
In
Memory of
Gen Willam Gould
Born
In Caldell
In the Year 1757
Died
February 12th 1847
Aged 90 Years
At the age of eighteen, he
enlisted in the cause of the
Revolution, and was en
gaged in the Battles of
Springfield and Monmouth.
He served for many years as
Member of the Legislature
and Justice of the Peace
and in other Offices of
Honor and Trust.
Ranks:
General
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