Samuel Wadsworth Gould

Samuel Wadsworth Gould (January 1, 1852 – December 19, 1935) was a United States representative from Maine.

He moved with his parents to Hiram, and attended the public schools and North Parsonsfield Seminary.

Gould studied law, was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Skowhegan in 1879.

He unsuccessful candidate for Governor of Maine in 1902 and for election to the 61st United States Congress in 1908.

He resumed the practice of law in Skowhegan, became interested in various business enterprises and served as president of the board of trustees of the University of Maine.