Will County ILGenWeb Biographies..... 
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Author: History of Will County, Illinois; Chicago: Wm LeBaron Jr & Co, 186 Dearborn Street, 1878.

J. E. GOUGAR, farmer and dairyman; P. O. Joliet; was born in New Lenox, Will Co., March 21, 
1834; excepting the time spent in receiving his education at Beloit, Wis., and Joliet, IL, he 
has been a permanent resident in New Lenox. He was married to Miss Hattie PERKINS Nov. 24, 1864; 
she was born in Grundy Co, IL, Dec. 28, 1841; they have had four children, two of whom are living, 
viz.: Charles P. and Hattie May; deceased - EIla and Florence. Mr. GOUGAR has followed the 
pursuits of a farmer from boyhood; he now owns 160 acres, valued at $10,000. He has also held 
the office of Assessor three terms, and Township Collector several years.