French and Indian War Military Service

Goulding – Capt Palmer was prominently engaged in the French and Indian Wars, and the capture of Louisburg, June 17, 1742; was captain of the 6th Co. of the 4th Mass regiment, Col. Samuel Willard; date of commission, Feb. 15, 1744. [New Eng. Hist. and Gen. Reg., XXIV. 372; XXV. 358, 9.] Source: The Dedham … Read more

Who was Peter Goulding, hung at Albany, New York in May 1756?

Below are some Gouldings listed in New England newspapers from before 1800: Goulding, George, Esq., at E. Greenwich, RI, a wealthy merchant (see obituary), Nov 24, 1742. —– There is good documentation for the Goulding family but conflicting information as to whom was George’s father: Roger or Robert Goulding? Goulding, John, Col., at Grafton, issue … Read more

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