Golding / Golden / Goulding et al Family History on Facebook 1654 Dec 29 – Edward Goulding and John Alexander witnessed the sale of land from John Dynely to Andrew Munroe (Monroe), which appears to have been bought from John Walton on 12 Jan 1654. … This land is probably in reference to that owned … Read more
Golding / Golden / Goulding et al Family History on Facebook 1692 – Richard Golden (Goldon) — Essex County, Virginia — William Clapham receives a certificate for 1900 acres of land and imports Richard Goldon (Golden) along with 37 other persons. Others imported: Vallintine Mayo (Valentine, Valentin), Abgall Basett (Bassett), Tho King (Thomas), Susana Gobett (Susanna, Susannah), … Read more
Golding/Golden/Goulding Family et al History on Facebook Earlier Arrivals – 1607 to 1699 Please send your updates to Norfolk1956@gmail.com 1700 – William Goulding is scheduled by the Essex County Court, Virginia on 30 Dec 1700 to be paid 200 pounds of tobacco for the killing of a wolf, with assistance by his dogs. 1701 – … Read more
Golding / Golden / Goulding et al Family History on Facebook This land grant was to William Golding, c1704-1782, married to Elizabeth Foster, c1704-1775. Note: At least four William Golding male descendants have been YDNA-tested: haplotype R1b R-M269. Prior to South Carolina, the William Golding family lived in Orange, Orange County, Virginia. Most of William’s … Read more
Thomas Golden is the first Golden known to me to own property in the Ninety Six District of South Carolina. The Honorable Egerton Leigh, Esq., Surveyor General of the the province requested on November 2, 1763 that a plat for 200 acres be laid out for Thomas Golden in Berkeley Count on the north side … Read more
Note: Extensive revamping of this page is necessary. YDNA testing from mid-2017 has allowed the confirmation of some prior theories (to include disproval) as to which Goldens in the region belonged to which families. We have also now been able to confirm within about five miles as to where William and Nellie Goulden lived. Documentary … Read more
Golding / Golden / Goulding et al Family History on Facebook 1847 – Gouldins in Caroline County, Virginia … No liquor … and we’re serious about that !! Liberty Church, Caroline County, Virginia split in 1847 when some members tried to force a ‘No alcohol or else excommunication’ bylaw. The bylaw failed and numerous Gouldins … Read more
Golding / Golden / Goulding et al Family History on Facebook Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina — Do you know Billy Golden, wrestling promoter? He had a brother named Phil. Same business. His son Jimmy Golden is also a wrestler, as is grandson Bobby Golden. Jimmy Golden was born 1 AUG 1950 in Bucksnort, Tennessee. A … Read more
Golding / Golden / Goulding et al Family History on Facebook When Alfred Noel (1791-1816) appealed for a Revolutionary War pension it was due to the service of his father Richard Noel (1759-1800). Military records being nearly non-existent, other than campaign records and lists of staff officers, testimonials had to be collected to prove service. John Rains (1853-1834) … Read more
Golding/Golden/Goulding Family History on Facebook Some G2a Goldens from Wales? Some Golden family histories with Elender Eli Golden as their ancestor, indicate that these Goldens may be descended from the Gualmay/Gwaltney family of Pembrokeshire, Wales. The name Gualmay is Welsh in origin and means “Field Hawk” or “Hawk of May”. Gualmay is a derivative of … Read more