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

Charles Lane Golden, 1866-1934

Golding / Golden / Goulding et al Family History on Facebook Charles Lane Golden, “Charley”, was the grandson of Isaac Golden (1785 – 1860) and Ruth Sheehan (c1774-1860), and great-grandson of William and Nellie Golden. Parents: William Harvey Golden (1811 – 1881) and  Elizabeth C Murphy (1821–1867). He was married to Melissa A. Watley of Pike, Georgia, with … Read more

1805 – Thomas and William Golden Property, Edgefield SC

Golding / Golden / Goulding et al Family History on Facebook 29 Feb 1805 — a parcel of land being sold references its location as being adjacent to Thomas Golden and William Golden‘s land. One witness was William Cotney who married William and Nelly’s daughter Margaret Frances Golden (aka Mary Frances Golden), 1784–1875. From Edgefield … Read more

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