Goold (No. 1.) family genealogy

Of the County Cork, Baronet

Arms: Az. on a fesse or, betw. five goldfinches, three in chief and two in base ppr. three mullets gu. Crest: A demi lion ramp. or. Motto: Deus mihi providebit.

According to the early annals of Cork, this family name was originally Gowlles, which has been modernized Goule, Gould, and Goold. The Goolds are descended from the first Danish Colony that landed at Cork. The following is a branch of this ancient family:

William Gould, of Cork, merchant.

2. Thomas, Mayor of Cork: his son; died 5th March, 1634. This Thomas was twice married: first, to Filis, daughter of John Fagan of Cork, merchant; secondly, to Anastace, dau. of Wray Martell, Mayor of Cork. By the first marriage this Thomas had a son named Wray, who died s.p.; and five daughters—1. Anne, who was twice married: first, to James March, and, secondly, to Dominick Morogh; 2. Mary, who was married to John Casey, gent.; 3. Ellen, m. to David Martell, of Cork, gent.; 4. Alson, m. to James Hore; and 5. Filis. By the second marriage Thomas had two sons and four daughters: the sons were—1. Michael, 2. William; the daughters were—1. Anastace, m. to Stephen Tirry, of Cork, gent., 2. Kathleen, 3. Christian, 4. Joanna.

3. Michael Gould: son of Thomas.