Family Bible of Edmond Goulding and Susanna Jane Scivier of Hampshire, England

Golding / Golden / Goulding et al Family History on Facebook A Goulding family bible has been found for the family of Edmond Goulding (1836-1921, aka Edmund Golding) and Susanna Jane Scivier (1835-1915) of Hursley, Hampshire, England. The bible found its way to South Africa, where it now resides. The current owner would like to … Read more

James Goulden of Glossop, England searches for his siblings in Ohio, 1874

Golding / Golden / Goulding et al Family History on Facebook James Goulden, recently arrived from England, is advertising and searching for his brother John Goulden, and sisters: Catherine Goulden Trimble, Mary Goulden Mulvey, and Margaret Goulden Couglin. They were supposed in the Cinncinati, Ohio area. “The Boston Pilot” newspaper, Vol 7, 1871-1876, published Dec … Read more

Searching for point of GFolks Surname Origins in the UK and Ireland

Golding / Golden / Goulding et al Family History on Facebook Where did GFolks originate from within the UK or Ireland? YDNA points to some interesting locations, but I am interested in the era of 900-1400. Last names were not incredibly common in England until after 1300-1400. Under the Normans, last names made it easier to impose … Read more

Alfred and Mary Copp Rockett Golding immigrate to America from UK, 1885

Golding / Golden / Goulding et al Family History on Facebook It was springtime in full bloom when the City of Richmond pulled into New York harbor after an almost two weeks journey from Liverpool, England, with a stop in Queenstown, County Cork, Ireland to take on more passengers. With this arrival came a new … Read more

Successful – Julia Golding – Fantasy Author, former Diplomat (UK), Conflict Resolution Activist (U.N.)

Golding / Golden / Goulding et al Family History on Facebook Julia Golding Born: March 1969 Julia is married with three children. She also publishes under two pen names: Joss Stirling and Eve Edwards. In 2007 she was named as one of  ’25 Writers of the Future’. Family History: unresearched. Essex County, England is home to some … Read more

The Golding Baronetcy, of Colston Bassett, 1642-1716

Golding/Golden/Goulding Family History on Facebook Golding, of Colston Bassett Created 27th September 1642 Extinct about 1716 I. [Sir] Edward Golding, esq. of Colston Bassett, in the county of Nottingham, who was created a Baronet in 1642, married Eleanor, daughter of John Throckmorton, esq. of Coughton, in the county of Warwick, and had issue, of which … Read more

Will of Henry Golding, Esquire, of Little Birch, Essex, England, 20 March 1575 … and a Shakespeare connection

Golding/Golden on Facebook / My Family History Notes Prominent personalities mentioned within the will: Henry Golding = 10th great grand uncle Arthur Golding = 10th great grandfather George Golding = 10th great grand uncle Robert Waldegrave = a major printer and publisher of the time.  Association with Waldegrave was important for the Goldings as they … Read more

Lady Margaret “Margery” Golding de Vere (1528-1568): who is her real mother?

Golding/Golden on Facebook / My Family History Notes Lady Margaret “Margery” Golding de Vere (1528-1568): who is her real mother? ======= John Golding, Esq. (1498-1547) is Margery’s father, and my 11th great grandfather. John Golding married first Elizabeth Stowe (1502-1527) … although she is often listed in numerous genealogies as Elizabeth ‘Towe’ instead of Stowe. … Read more

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