Each year the Golden family gathers in Kentucky to reunite. 2013 was the 17th reunion.
This branch of Goldens descend from Richard Golden, born c1740 at County Tyrone, Ireland. Goldens from other branches have been welcome to participate in the past.
Bill Golden sez: the more Goldens you know the more folks you have helping you work on your own family history. The organizer of this event is Carol Golden — she and I have worked well together over the years to swap info and to get Goldens to their respective branches, not an uncommon problem when Goldens share common first names and lived their lives in very close proximity to one another.
In 2014 the Golden Family Reunion will begin gathering in Williamsburg, KY in the Hampton Inn hotel lobby, on Friday, April 25, 2014 starting at 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM. During the Friday gathering we share genealogy information, old pictures of the family and any old history. Next year it will be another bring a brown bag supper event plan to come and have a meal with your family. Della Brewer may surprise us with one of her great home made cakes again
On Saturday, April 26, 2014 you will find us at Golden Creek, KY next to the Golden Cemetery. Buried in this cemetery are many of our Golden kin including Stephen Golden born 1767 who died in 1855. Stephen was the first to settle in KY of this BIG Golden family. The gathering will begin as early as 8:30 AM and last until the last family member chooses to leave. There will be a pot luck meal at noon (bring food to share) an auction (bring item to donate) to raise funds for the cost of the event and care of the cemetery, music (bring your voice and musical instrument) This event is outdoors with tent shelter so come rain or shine we will be there, bring a lawn chair.
On Sunday, April 27, 2014 To be announced event after breakfast.
During the 2014 18th year celebration:
Hampton Inn located in Williamsburg, KY (606) 549-3775 has a block of rooms they are holding at a special $89.99 rate until March 25, 2014 (30 days before event). Special rate will go away after this time RESERVE NOW!
Reunion organizer:
Carol Golden
530 Old Johnston Valley Road
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 376-7141
goldencj@msn.com