Daniel W. Gooch

Biography

Daniel W. Gooch served Massachusetts in the United States House of Representatives with a reputation for careful judgment and steady leadership, chairing important committees that shaped naval and commercial policy. He believed that thoughtful legislation could strengthen the nation’s maritime and economic foundations.

After his congressional service he continued to support civic causes in his home state, remaining a voice of experience and integrity. He rests at Wyoming Cemetery, remembered for his service to both the Commonwealth and the Union.