He was named a captain in the county militia in 1797 and also served several terms as justice of the peace.

Gough also served as a justice of the peace and a lieutenant in the county militia.

He was a captain in the county militia during the War of 1812.

He was a justice of the peace and lieutenant colonel in the county militia.

He served as a captain in the county militia.

At various times, he also served as magistrate and colonel of the county militia.

He later served as commander for all the county militia.

During this time, he was also a Captain in the county militia.

He was also a major in the county militia and an active Freemason.

He also commanded the county militia during this period.