Thomas Goulden, Loyalist and member of Butler’s Rangers, 1778

Butlers Rangers, Revolutionary War Loyalists Thomas Goulden, Loyalist and member of Butler’s Rangers >>> I do not know of a descendant line associated with Thomas. Thomas served in 1778 at the very start when Butler’s Rangers were formed as a militia group. The Rangers had a reputation for exceptional savagery. They fought principally in western … Read more

Sam Golden – Color Oil Paints Master – the secret is kept out in the cow barn

Golding / Golden / Goulding et al Family History on Facebook Samuel S. “Sam” Golden retired, got bored, and started a company in his cow barn in New Berlin, New York back in 1980. Among his accomplishments: Sam is credited with the development of the first artist acrylic, the first phthalocyanine artist paints, the first iridescent artist … 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

Amos Golding – 1756 to 1843 – Revolutionary War Soldier, New York

Golding/Golden/Goulding et al Family History on Facebook Updated 2014.08.30 Amos Golding – 1756 to 1843 – Revolutionary War Soldier, New York Birth 14 Oct 1756 in Northcastle, Westchester, New York Death 20 Feb 1843 in Wilton, Saratoga, New York Married: Elizabeth “Betsey” Leonard (1769–1844) on 14 Jan 1789 Here is background information on Amos Golding’s … Read more

Thomas Golden – 24th New York Cavalry – KIA June 26th, 1864

Golding/Golden/Goulding Family History on Facebook Thomas Golden Corporal, 24th New York Cavalry, Death: June 26, 1864 Original Burial Place: Fort Hell, Petersburg, Virginia. Gravestone Number: 1671 Thomas Golden died during the siege of Petersburg, Virginia. Although he belonged to a cavalry unit, the unit was not assigned horses until October 1864. The unit fought as … Read more

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