James Richard “Dick” Golding, KIA 23 November 1968, Viet Nam

James Richard Golding was born on 6 Sept 1944 at Valdosta, Lowndes Co, GA. His parents were James Medley Golding, Jr. (1914-1963) and Pauline Taylor (1919-2007). James Richard Golding is descended from the line of William Golding (1704-1782) and Elizabeth Foster (1704-1775). James Richard Golding was KIA 23 November 1968, Viet Nam.  It was his second … Read more

Looney Mayfield Becknell Golden, born a Becknell and raised as a Golden

Golding / Golden / Goulding et al Family History on Facebook Looney Mayfield Becknell Golden was born May 1874 in Red River Co., Texas to Marshall Mayfield Becknell (1851–1933) and to Mary Ann Acuff (1850–1933), married in 1873 (30 Sep) at  Red River, Texas. Looney was born in 1874 and the Becknells divorced in 1875. Mary … Read more

NEW John Golding and Elizabeth Ripley Facebook page

Golding / Golden / Goulding et al Family History on Facebook There is now a Facebook page just for the descendents, and about, John Golding (c1640-1684) and Elizabeth Ripley (c1639-1683). It is claimed that John had three sons: John (William) Golding (1670 – 1747), William Golding (1680 – 1747) and Richard Griffin Golding (1681 – 1751) … Read more

John Golding of Gloucester, Virginia 1651 / Who were his parents?

Golding/Golden/Goulding Family History on Facebook Updated 2015.02.22 / Significant revisions! Who were the parents of John Golding that came as an imported person in 1651 to Gloucester, Virginia with Richard Ripley? Conjecture My belief is that John’s father’s name was William Golding, and that he was possibly the Rev. William Golding/Goulding (hereafter ‘Golding’) of Massachusetts, having … Read more

The Swiss Goldens of Pennsylvania

Golding / Golden / Goulding et al Family History on Facebook Jonathan Golden Birth 26 Apr 1806 in New Holland, Lancaster Co, PA Death 27 Feb 1884 in Huntington Township, Adams County, PA Married to Catherine Sheets (1797 – 1876) Jonathan and several siblings were the first generation to carry the Golden name. Others continued to … Read more

Capt Richard Goulden, Rev War, South Carolina Militia

Golding/Golden/Goulding Family History on Facebook Richard Goulden, Upper Ninety-Six District Regiment, A Captain under Lt. Col. Yarborough (?). Dates unknown. (1) Richard Goulden: He served as a captain under Col. Yarborough and was in the engagement at Peldert’s Old Field. (Elkin, Joshua, S10624). In a listing of known battles and engagements in South Carolina, there … Read more

Pierce Goulden, Revolutionary War Loyalist, Camden Militia, South Carolina

Pierce Goulden, Rev War Pierce Goulden was a Loyalist as documented in Pay Abstract Nr 153, Colonel James Cary’s Regiment, Camden Militia, Charlestown, South Carolina, six-months pay, 14 Jul 1780 to 13 Jan 1781, to be paid 16 Sept 1782. Rank: Private. >> Would like more info on Pierce Goulden: Norfolk1956@gmail.com Source: Loyalists in the … Read more

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