Thomas Golden, 1754-1755, French and Indian War

1754 — Thomas Golden listed in the Admiralty Muster Book for Virginia^[1]Library of Virginia; Richmond, Virginia; Admiralty Muster Books; Author: Public Record Office Class: ADM 36/5151.; Description: List of Muster Books; Survey Report: SR 08761; Film Number: Not … Continue reading … is unclear what role Thomas had in the militia during the French and Indian War. He serves under English naval Captain William Mantell (1713-1765).^[2]British Fourth Rate ship of the line ‘Centurion’ (1733) captained in 1754 by Captain William Mantell (1713-1765). See https://threedecks.org/index.php?display_type=show_ship&id=3527

In 1754, Mantell was appointed captain of the famous English Navy ship, HMS Centurion with 54 guns. Mantell helped transport General Edward Braddock’s troops to Virginia in 1755 during the French and Indian War.

It is possible that Thomas Golden provided militia support to arriving English troops participating in the war. While listed in the Admiralty Muster Book for Virginia, Thomas is not listed among any of the militia companies raised in Virginia to support the British ground troops.^[3]Thomas Golden is not listed among any of the militia companies raised in Virginia to support the British ground troops. Source:  Virginia Troops in French and Indian Wars (Concluded), The Virginia … Continue reading

Serving with Thomas Golden in some unknown capacity were John McFarlin, John Lenox, James Chambers, John Ailes, James Hunt, John Archdeacon and Thomas Foster. Which locations these Virginians were mustered from is unknown.