I research all Goldens, and similar names, whose family lines are believed to have settled in North America before 1800. Am in search of my Goldens — but find it quicker to collect them all and then to sort them out. As of mid-2018, I also research Gouldman and Keeling families that originated in Virginia prior to 1800.
Our Goulden/Golden line appears to have descended from the Keeling line that settled in Virginia, closely related to George Keeling (c1650 VA – 1720 NC) and Edward Keeling (c1640 EN/VA – 1697 VA). Our Gouldens may also have been Gouldmans briefly between 1660-1710/20 when the Goulden name was first recorded in the Rappahanock, Virginia area. My belief is that the Gouldmans also descend from Keelings.
So while I may not be related to your Goldens or Gouldings or Gouldens or …. I do want to know about them, and may be able to help find new information about them.
Best regards,
William “Bill” Golden
Norfolk1956@gmail.com
William Melton Golden, c1776-1852
A Probable History of the Golden Family of Newberry, South Carolina Since 1761 Updated 2024.12.21 The individuals below may appear in your DNA matches. William Melton Golden, c1776-1852, and his descendant lines are cousins to our William and Nelly Golden — he would probably be a first or second cousin to a line that … Read more
Southern Unionists – Civil War
When war came the Goldens sent their own Army, fighting in large numbers for both the Union and for the Confederacy.
Some Southern Goldens volunteered and chose to fight for the Union.
Military Service – William and Nellie Golden Descendants
A Probable History of the Golden Family of Newberry, South Carolina Since 1761 Updated 2024.12.15 The following members of our family served their country in military service. ~~~~~~ You can add your Golden family member by sending info to Bill Golden at Norfolk1956@gmail.com or posting on the Golden Family History page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/WilliamNellieGoldenFamily DIS … Read more
Revolutionary War – GFolks that served
Golding/Golden/Goulding Family History on Facebook 1776-1786 Revolutionary War | Loyalists in Southern Campaign This is but a partial list of those Golden’s that served. Names were not reliably spelt the same way on all military records for the period. For example, the records were standardized for ‘Richard Golden’ (son of William Golding and Elizabeth Foster), even … Read more
Korean War – 1953 – ‘There Stands the Glass’ by Webb Pierce
A young Marine, John H. Golden, Korean War – 1953 – ‘There Stands the Glass’ by Webb Pierce
Mexican-American War Service
The following served their country during the Mexican-American War: Golden, Archibald (aka Goulding) (Pvt) – Co D, 2nd Indiana Infantry Golden, Dominick (Pvt) – Co G, 1st Massachusetts Volunteers Golden, Edward (Pvt) – Co E, 7th New York Volunteeers Golden, Elisha (Pvt) – Co C, Eason’s Battalion, Missouri Infantry Golden (aka Goldin), George W. (Pvt) … Read more
American Indian Wars Military Service
The following served their country during the American Indian Wars: Golden, Bernard – Private, Company M, 7th U.S. Calvary Birth: 1842, Cavan, Ireland Prior Occupation: Unknown Enlistment: 5 October 1875 Role During Battle: In valley and hilltop fights of Battle of Little Big Horn; survived the battle. Golden, James – Private, Company A, 3rd U.S. Cavalry Role: Campaign of … Read more