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

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

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

French and Indian War Military Service

Goulding – Capt Palmer was prominently engaged in the French and Indian Wars, and the capture of Louisburg, June 17, 1742; was captain of the 6th Co. of the 4th Mass regiment, Col. Samuel Willard; date of commission, Feb. 15, 1744. [New Eng. Hist. and Gen. Reg., XXIV. 372; XXV. 358, 9.] Source: The Dedham … Read more

World War I Military Service

World War I Military Service Golden, Ross L. Pvt. US Army, Enterprise AL – 167th Regiment (4th Alabama) Infantry Goulding, Lewis Edward – Unit unknown; from Caroline County, Virginia Goulding, Robert Holland – Unit unknown; from Caroline County, Virginia

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