Benjamin Gould

Background

He was the eldest son of Ephraim Gould (c 1825 – 10 October 1891), draper, of Bowden and his wife Susannah, née Barnes (c 1827 – 14 November 1891).

Career

Who emigrated to South Australia on the Constance, arriving at Portuguese Adelaide in May 1848. He was employed on the staff of J. West. Grasby & Company, Limited. He was Mayor of Hindmarsh from December 1893 to July 1896 (East Gould was mayor 1887–1888).

He died at his home, Chief street, Brompton after a long illness.

Arthur William Gould (6 February 1872 – ) married Frances Ellen Grubb on 18 April 1894. He was employed by East. O. Thomas, Limited.

Fanny Jane "Sis" Gould (7 August 1875 – ) never married

Flora V. Gould (2 April 1882 – 18 July 1948) married (Alfred) John Cowling (c 1880 – 29 August 1951) on 26 September 1906. They lived in Bowden.

Membership

He was for a time organist for the Way Memorial Church, Bowden, and for about 17 years was a member of the Pirie Street Methodist Church Choir.

Connections

colleagues:

West Torrens