Who were the parents of James Oliver “J. O.” Golden? Born James Oliver Golden, March 1817 at Pendleton District, South Carolina … but most likely in the Edgefield County area … and passed away 14 June 1902 at Cleveland, Arkansas. James Oliver has no paper trail for parentage. Still no clue who his mother was. … Read more
Golding / Golden / Goulding et al Family History on Facebook 1856 – Reuben Griffin Golding (1815 SC – bef 1870 TX) and wife Helena Cheatham (1816-1889) of Saluda, Abbeville, SC (1850 census) sued by brother-in-law Alfred Cheatham (1827-1864) in the South Carolina Equity Court. It appears that the Goldings left South Carolina and went to Montgomery, Texas … Read more
Misc sources and notes. Will turn into a story and outline later. List of ships and general history of the logistics of how settlement happened. Abbeville / Boonesborough settler list and plat info Earl of Donegal petitioners (1767) History of Londonborough Township, South Carolina Two Acts that established new Townships in South Carolina – 1730 … Read more
Golding / Golden / Goulding et al Family History on Facebook It is said that William Golden and his wife Nellie came from Ireland before 1790 and settled in Edgefield, South Carolina. Per one descendent of Abraham Golden, there are two known sons, Isaac Golden and Abraham Golden. However, there were several other sons and … Read more
Golding/Golden/Goulding Family History on Facebook Defendant William T. Golding loses legal case to plaintiff Ira Golding. The Sheriff will auction off William’s store house and lot of land plus one black mule for cash as part of the settlement. — Edgefield Advertiser. (Edgefield, S.C.), March 25, 1868 edition Note: As of this posting, I … Read more