1822 Nathaniel Golding (Golden) et al ask release as Keowee Road Commissioners

Golding / Golden / Goulding et al Family History on Facebook Nathaniel Greene “Green” Goulden (Golding/Golden) was born approximately 1783 to William and Nellie Goulden of Edgefield, South Carolina). When Nathaniel passed is unknown, but it would be after 1821. The document below may actually offer a hint as to his health — by absence … Read more

Isaac Golden and Ruth Sheehan of South Carolina

Golding/Golden/Goulding et al Family History on Facebook Isaac Golden (c1785 SC-c1860 GA) was the son of William and Nellie Goulden. Isaac and Ruth Sheehan (c1774-c1860) married about 1810 and had the following children: William Harvey Golden (1811–1900) —- Married: Elizabeth Manderson Children: —- Andrew J Golden (1850 – 1918) —- Eramus Zeruleus Franklin “EZF” Golden (1853 … Read more

What happened to Private William H. Golden in Civil War? Son of John Richard “Dickey” Golden and Martha Hughes

Golding / Golden / Goulding et al Family History on Facebook William H. Golden was born about 1846 in Pickens, South Carolina. Other than his birth, the only thing we know about him is that he joined or was drafted into the 1st Regiment, Rifles (infantry), of South Carolina in 1864. This unit was assigned … Read more

Ulster Scot settlement in South Carolina, 1761-1770

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

Book — Annals of Newberry, South Carolina, 1858/1892 — LOTS of Goldings

Golding / Golden / Goulding et al Family History on Facebook John Belton O’Neall began collecting information about the early settlement and the history of Newberry, South Carolina in 1850. He finally published his book ‘The Annals of Newberry — Historical, Biographical and Anecdotal‘ in 1858. A second book was published in 1895 by John … Read more

Reuben Golding – 1832 Will – Newberry District, South Carolina

Golding / Golden / Goulding et al Family History on Facebook Reuben Golding died without having married or having any children. Reuben was the son of Robert Golding, Sr (1740 VA – 1835 SC) and Sarah Estes (1740 VA – 1800 SC). Within his Will, he leaves  bequests to three (of his five living) siblings: Elisha, Thomas, and … Read more

Robert Golding, Jr – Last Will – 1826 – Newberry District – South Carolina

Below is the last will and wishes of Robert Golding, Jr., probable son of Robert Golding, Sr. (1740-1835) and Sarah Estes (1740-1800), and grandson of  William Golding (1704-1782) and Elizabeth Foster (1704-1775). Within the Will only one person is named; the executor is to be Reuben Golding, Jr. The Will was proved on February 14th, 1825 and … Read more

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