1862

In the Seven Days Battle outside of Richmond, Virginia in 1862, days Two and Three of this battle raged across the farm of Simon Gouldin (Golding) and his neighbor and kin, James M. Garnett. DNA NOTE: YDNA testing of multiple Goldings and Gouldins have shown that they share a common male line related to William … Read more

Golding/Golden on Facebook Day Two of this battle engagement took place on June 28 at the farm of Simon Gouldin (Golding). Location: Henrico County Campaign: Peninsula Campaign (March-September 1862) Date(s): June 27-28, 1862 Principal Commanders: Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan [US]; Maj. Gen. John B. Magruder [CS] Forces Engaged: Divisions Estimated Casualties: 830 total Description: … Read more