There are strong DNA match connections with the Southerland aka Sutherlin family that originated in Virginia before 1660. How I and other Goldens relate to this family is unknown. For consistency, am going to refer to this family as Southerland when making general references below. These Golden family DNA connections lead to George Sutherland (Normant).
There are strong DNA match connections with the Perry families of South and North Carolina. Our Goldens descend from the South Carolina grandparent line of William Nathan Perry, 1748–1829, and Elizabeth Sikes or Lavender, 1750–1825. DNA suggests how we are related to the North Carolina family of William Perry Sr, 1753–1818, and Sarah “Sallie” Johnson, 1753–1825, and several other local Perry families.
William Melton Golden, c1776-1852, and his descendant lines are cousins to our South Carolina William and Nelly Golden — he would probably be a first or second cousin to the Thomas Golden line that moved to Newberry, South Carolina by 1760. Thomas was father of William Golden, c1750-1809. Parents: William Golden (1745–1810) and Alice Peggy Maupin, 1745–1788. The Maupin family were French Hugenots that came to Virginia pre-1700. First generation born in France, settled in Virginia: Gabriel Maupin (1655–1720) and wife Marie Hersent (1664–1748).
DNA matches with the Marcum / Markham family of early Virginia are strong. Whether they exist across all early pre-1800 branches of our Golden family is not something I have yet researched. Early records will usually indicate that the surname arrived in Virginia as Markham and within a generation or two became Marcum.
A Probable History of the Golden Family of Newberry, South Carolina Since 1761 Updated 2024.12.26 The individuals below may appear in your DNA matches. ~~~~~~ There are two distinct Scoggins and Scroggins families that are not related. They have different origins. I track both families in my tree as both appear within DNA matches … Read more
Goalder family of Virginia, 1700-2024
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
Golden, Golding, Goulding et al Military Service throughout History
Golden, Golding, Goulding et al Vietnam War Military Service
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