Son of Josiah and Sally (Stetson) Gould. Married first wife, Melinda Homer, Aug.3,1849
married second wife, Anna L. Hammond, 5 Sept.1872 ,Chatham, Ma
CHATHAM
The death of Mr. Gould occurred at the Almshouse in Chatham on Monday, Jan. 21, 1895 after a short illness. Barnard Sears Gould, son of Josiah and Sally Gould, was born at Chatham, June 18,1818. "Barney"as he was always called, was a remarkable character. As a boy he was odd in his ways, quick witted, imitative, strong active and willing to work at times. Though classed as somewhat foolish his foolishness cropped out in spots and one had to be on the alert to get the better of him. When a young man he hired out occasionally at farming and could do a good days work. He was a scholar, only by immitation and had a retentive memory. As he came to the years of manhood he developed a roving disposition and travelled, usually on foot as he claimed, all over the country, not omitting California in his visits, though it is doubtful if he accomplished all he claimed. He was a source of amusement to many and Barney never lacked any style of showy gay suits furnished by his friends and with the stars and stripes took great pleasure in coming into town kicking up as much dust with his rapid strutting gait as a coach and four. It is said that he has been shipped by express from one city to another as a surprise package to some unsuspecting consignee. The only well established business Barney claims to have started was "Gould's Express" under which name he carried packages, and letters long distances for only a few cents. He sometimes lectured on some of the popular topics, like womans' rights and called around him a certain class who were not greatly edified by his eloquence. He had a way of raising a little change and every time he came to town in his enterprising days would hail every man he met to collect a "road tax" of 3 or 5 cents. Barney was religious when he wished to be, and quite recently attended the Y.M.C.A. meetings and spoke very earnestly and quite to the point, quoting scripture freely to prove his position. Barney has been married twice, his last wife is still living in the Chatham Almshouse. She is a native of Mashpee. Their permanent home has been in "Happy Hollow", Hyannis, which Barney always referred to with no little pride. They have probably never lived in very great style and where they both failed to make both ends meet, the town has furnished the needed piece. Barney is well-known in the principal cities all along the coast, particularly among the seafaring people and will be missed full as much as some more valuable men.
Barnstable Patriot, Tuesday, January 29,1895; Section:Front Page, Page: 1
Barney Gould having become sick and infirm with age, was taken with his wife to Chatham, his native town last week. On Thursday last Constable Gaius Mullett came up from Chatham to take the couple to the town's home. Barnstable Patriot,Tuesday,January 15,1895;Page:3
married second wife, Anna L. Hammond, 5 Sept.1872 ,Chatham, Ma
CHATHAM
The death of Mr. Gould occurred at the Almshouse in Chatham on Monday, Jan. 21, 1895 after a short illness. Barnard Sears Gould, son of Josiah and Sally Gould, was born at Chatham, June 18,1818. "Barney"as he was always called, was a remarkable character. As a boy he was odd in his ways, quick witted, imitative, strong active and willing to work at times. Though classed as somewhat foolish his foolishness cropped out in spots and one had to be on the alert to get the better of him. When a young man he hired out occasionally at farming and could do a good days work. He was a scholar, only by immitation and had a retentive memory. As he came to the years of manhood he developed a roving disposition and travelled, usually on foot as he claimed, all over the country, not omitting California in his visits, though it is doubtful if he accomplished all he claimed. He was a source of amusement to many and Barney never lacked any style of showy gay suits furnished by his friends and with the stars and stripes took great pleasure in coming into town kicking up as much dust with his rapid strutting gait as a coach and four. It is said that he has been shipped by express from one city to another as a surprise package to some unsuspecting consignee. The only well established business Barney claims to have started was "Gould's Express" under which name he carried packages, and letters long distances for only a few cents. He sometimes lectured on some of the popular topics, like womans' rights and called around him a certain class who were not greatly edified by his eloquence. He had a way of raising a little change and every time he came to town in his enterprising days would hail every man he met to collect a "road tax" of 3 or 5 cents. Barney was religious when he wished to be, and quite recently attended the Y.M.C.A. meetings and spoke very earnestly and quite to the point, quoting scripture freely to prove his position. Barney has been married twice, his last wife is still living in the Chatham Almshouse. She is a native of Mashpee. Their permanent home has been in "Happy Hollow", Hyannis, which Barney always referred to with no little pride. They have probably never lived in very great style and where they both failed to make both ends meet, the town has furnished the needed piece. Barney is well-known in the principal cities all along the coast, particularly among the seafaring people and will be missed full as much as some more valuable men.
Barnstable Patriot, Tuesday, January 29,1895; Section:Front Page, Page: 1
Barney Gould having become sick and infirm with age, was taken with his wife to Chatham, his native town last week. On Thursday last Constable Gaius Mullett came up from Chatham to take the couple to the town's home. Barnstable Patriot,Tuesday,January 15,1895;Page:3
Son of Josiah and Sally (Stetson) Gould. Married first wife, Melinda Homer, Aug.3,1849
married second wife, Anna L. Hammond, 5 Sept.1872 ,Chatham, Ma
CHATHAM
The death of Mr. Gould occurred at the Almshouse in Chatham on Monday, Jan. 21, 1895 after a short illness. Barnard Sears Gould, son of Josiah and Sally Gould, was born at Chatham, June 18,1818. "Barney"as he was always called, was a remarkable character. As a boy he was odd in his ways, quick witted, imitative, strong active and willing to work at times. Though classed as somewhat foolish his foolishness cropped out in spots and one had to be on the alert to get the better of him. When a young man he hired out occasionally at farming and could do a good days work. He was a scholar, only by immitation and had a retentive memory. As he came to the years of manhood he developed a roving disposition and travelled, usually on foot as he claimed, all over the country, not omitting California in his visits, though it is doubtful if he accomplished all he claimed. He was a source of amusement to many and Barney never lacked any style of showy gay suits furnished by his friends and with the stars and stripes took great pleasure in coming into town kicking up as much dust with his rapid strutting gait as a coach and four. It is said that he has been shipped by express from one city to another as a surprise package to some unsuspecting consignee. The only well established business Barney claims to have started was "Gould's Express" under which name he carried packages, and letters long distances for only a few cents. He sometimes lectured on some of the popular topics, like womans' rights and called around him a certain class who were not greatly edified by his eloquence. He had a way of raising a little change and every time he came to town in his enterprising days would hail every man he met to collect a "road tax" of 3 or 5 cents. Barney was religious when he wished to be, and quite recently attended the Y.M.C.A. meetings and spoke very earnestly and quite to the point, quoting scripture freely to prove his position. Barney has been married twice, his last wife is still living in the Chatham Almshouse. She is a native of Mashpee. Their permanent home has been in "Happy Hollow", Hyannis, which Barney always referred to with no little pride. They have probably never lived in very great style and where they both failed to make both ends meet, the town has furnished the needed piece. Barney is well-known in the principal cities all along the coast, particularly among the seafaring people and will be missed full as much as some more valuable men.
Barnstable Patriot, Tuesday, January 29,1895; Section:Front Page, Page: 1
Barney Gould having become sick and infirm with age, was taken with his wife to Chatham, his native town last week. On Thursday last Constable Gaius Mullett came up from Chatham to take the couple to the town's home. Barnstable Patriot,Tuesday,January 15,1895;Page:3
married second wife, Anna L. Hammond, 5 Sept.1872 ,Chatham, Ma
CHATHAM
The death of Mr. Gould occurred at the Almshouse in Chatham on Monday, Jan. 21, 1895 after a short illness. Barnard Sears Gould, son of Josiah and Sally Gould, was born at Chatham, June 18,1818. "Barney"as he was always called, was a remarkable character. As a boy he was odd in his ways, quick witted, imitative, strong active and willing to work at times. Though classed as somewhat foolish his foolishness cropped out in spots and one had to be on the alert to get the better of him. When a young man he hired out occasionally at farming and could do a good days work. He was a scholar, only by immitation and had a retentive memory. As he came to the years of manhood he developed a roving disposition and travelled, usually on foot as he claimed, all over the country, not omitting California in his visits, though it is doubtful if he accomplished all he claimed. He was a source of amusement to many and Barney never lacked any style of showy gay suits furnished by his friends and with the stars and stripes took great pleasure in coming into town kicking up as much dust with his rapid strutting gait as a coach and four. It is said that he has been shipped by express from one city to another as a surprise package to some unsuspecting consignee. The only well established business Barney claims to have started was "Gould's Express" under which name he carried packages, and letters long distances for only a few cents. He sometimes lectured on some of the popular topics, like womans' rights and called around him a certain class who were not greatly edified by his eloquence. He had a way of raising a little change and every time he came to town in his enterprising days would hail every man he met to collect a "road tax" of 3 or 5 cents. Barney was religious when he wished to be, and quite recently attended the Y.M.C.A. meetings and spoke very earnestly and quite to the point, quoting scripture freely to prove his position. Barney has been married twice, his last wife is still living in the Chatham Almshouse. She is a native of Mashpee. Their permanent home has been in "Happy Hollow", Hyannis, which Barney always referred to with no little pride. They have probably never lived in very great style and where they both failed to make both ends meet, the town has furnished the needed piece. Barney is well-known in the principal cities all along the coast, particularly among the seafaring people and will be missed full as much as some more valuable men.
Barnstable Patriot, Tuesday, January 29,1895; Section:Front Page, Page: 1
Barney Gould having become sick and infirm with age, was taken with his wife to Chatham, his native town last week. On Thursday last Constable Gaius Mullett came up from Chatham to take the couple to the town's home. Barnstable Patriot,Tuesday,January 15,1895;Page:3
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