Civil War – 644 Goldens that served with Confederate Forces

Golding/Golden/Goulding Family History on Facebook Updated 2019.03.30 When war came the Goldens sent their own Army, fighting in large numbers for both the Union and for the Confederacy. Some volunteered, and many were drafted — on both sides. Many Goldens served with Confederate forces, although many more served with the Union forces. Spelling of family … Read more

Clyde E. Golden of Maryland, PVT, 115 Infantry Regt, World War II

Golding / Golden / Goulding et al Family History on Facebook Clyde Ellis Golden was born about 1922 to Robert Russell Golden 1900–1974 and Anna Virginia LNU 1903–aft 1949. Born at Cumberland, Alleghany, Maryland. Mother Anna Virginia was born in Pennsylvania. There was one sibling: Betty C. Golden, born 1925 and still believed living as of 2019. … Read more

World War II Military Service

Golding/Golden/Goulding et al Family History on Facebook U.S. Army Service – World War II 36 Gauldens 28 Gauldings 1900 Goldens 176 Goldings 24 Gouldens 88 Gouldings The following served their country when called upon. Golden – Arvle “Goldie”, 11 Apr 1945 • Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, Enlisted US Army. Golden – Cletus Franklin … stepped on a … Read more

GFolks named after U.S. Presidents

Golding/Golden/Goulding et al Family History on Facebook Abraham Lincoln Golden, Rev Birth 13 Jul 1860 in Iowa City, Wright, Iowa Death 20 Jun 1917 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa Married to Jennie Gay Funk (born Aug 27, 1864 in Iowa Center, Story, Iowa; Death 5 Jun 1929 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa) Father: William Golden (11 Apr … Read more

Civil War – 1,010 Goldens served with Union forces

Golding/Golden/Goulding Family History on Facebook Updated 2019.03.25 When war came the Goldens sent their own Army, fighting in large numbers for both the Union and for the Confederacy. Some volunteered, and many were drafted — on both sides. Union forces also included 31 Goldens organized into “Colored” units: non-white military units. Tennessed Goldens were not … Read more

John Golden, 1862, First Kentucky Brigade (CSA)

Golding / Golden / Goulding et al Family History on Facebook John Golden is not listed with Fold3, the National Park Service (which tracks all known Civil War Veterans) roster of 126 known members of Morehead’s Partisan Rangers, nor with a comprehensive resource for CSA units in the war: “Units of the Confederate States Army” by … Read more

Thomas and Elizabeth Goulding, Norfolk, Virginia 1736, Witness Grant Probate

Golding / Golden / Goulding et al Family History on Facebook Thomas and Elizabeth Goulding were witnesses to the probated will of William Grant, proven 25 May 1736 at Norfolk County, Virginia. Relationship of the Gouldings to the Grants are unknown. I know nothing further about these Gouldings. The probated LWT is a genealogist’s dream … Read more

Did Emily Farmer, wife of Percival Golding, exist?

Numerous genealogies list an Emily Farmer, 1580–1640 (England) as being wife to Percival Golding, b1579 Allhallows, London – d1635 Belchamp Otton, Essex, England. There is no known documentary reference to an Emily or Emily Farmer. Likewise, there is no known mention of any other person being wife to Percival Golding. Percival is believed to have … Read more

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