William Golding marries Elizabeth Foster in 1728, Middlesex, Virginia

William Golding marries Elizabeth Foster in 1728, Middlesex, Virginia Elizabeth Foster (1704 – 1775) (born Essex, VA; died in SC) married William Golding (abt. 1702 – bet. 1777-1782) in 1728 in Middlesex, VA Children of Elizabeth Foster Golding and William Golding: William M. Golding (abt. 1730 – abt. 1812) (born Essex, VA; died Orange Co., … Read more

Background on the Will of Gideon Golding, brother of Percival ‘The Schoolmaster’

Updated 2015.07.22 Gideon Golding, a Planter in Bermuda left a Will, dated 1686 in which he stated his brother’s name was Percival.  The source of the information below is from  THE GOLDING FAMILY GENFORUM and it confirms that this same Gideon was the brother of Percival “the schoolmaster” Golding. Gideon and Percival also had a … Read more

Golden/Golding Loyalists in the Revolutionary War

Golding/Golden/Goulding Family History on Facebook Golding Loyalists John Golden Nothing more is known about him, other than he is listed in the The Old United Empire Loyalist List. Nathaniel Golding >>> A distant cousin, from the line of Arthur/Percival/Percival/Gideon/Ephraim by way of Barbados and then immigration to New York. b.Abt. 1759 Northcastle Westchester Co. New … Read more

Nathaniel Golden across time – ISO

Golding/Golden/Goulding Family History on Facebook Am in search of a Nathaniel Golding/Golden that possibly served in the Revolutionary War and served probably in the South Carolina militia. There is some controversy as whether my greatgrandfather, Nathaniel Greene Golden (NGG), is the son of Richard Golding b.1775 who is the son of Richard Golding b.1744, or … Read more

The Golden DNA Project

Updated 2017.03.25 The Golden DNA Project There is a Golding/Golden/Goulding DNA tracking project where if you take a DNA test you can have your DNA profile compared to other known members of different family lines. More info at http://www.worldfamilies.net/surnames/golden/pats Major lines currently being tracked: — William Leftridge Golden b 1598 England m Dollie Illene —— … Read more

Arthur Golding and his influence on William Shakespeare

Golding / Golden / Goulding et al Family History on Facebook Arthur Golding and his influence on William Shakespeare The following link is a 1940 book review of a 1937 extensive biography of Arthur Golding An Elizabethan Puritan by Louis Thom Golding. Charles Wisner Barrell’s book review itself is quite extensive and it is entitled Arthur … Read more

Percival Golding – Confirming the 17th Earl of Oxford’s Birthdate as regards a lawsuit

Golding/Golden/Goulding Family History on Facebook CHANGES are listed at the end of the page. Updated 2013.06.30 Percival Golding (1579-1635) is the son of Arthur Golding (1536-1606). Both are possibly my 9th and 10th great grandfathers. Percival married to Emily Farmer 1580-1640 — Offspring:  Gideon, Percival Jr, (John) William (Leftwich or Leftridge) The Goldings were traditionally … Read more

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