Gould, William, 78 Gracechurch St, London, upholder, cm, glass grinder and looking-glass manufacturer (1758–1812). Son of John Gould of the parish of St Botolph, Aldgate, lighterman. App. to George Kemp on 24 June 1758 and free of the Upholders’ Co. by servitude, 3 July 1765. The business was conducted after 1795 in partnership with his son William. The father was still active in the business as late as 1812. [D; GL, Upholders’ Co. records, Sun MS vol. 457, ref. 875460]