John Golding is the son of Sir William Golding and brother to Sir Thomas Golding. John was not a ‘Sir’ but he was quite wealthy. His wealth was such that he paid for a small church (chapel), Church of St. Mary the Virgin at Glemsford, to be built over his grave, which is beside the … Read more
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
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
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
Golding/Golden on Facebook / My Family History Notes Updated 2015.07.22 John Golding is the son of Sir William Golding and brother to Sir Thomas Golding. John was not a ‘Sir’ but he was quite wealthy. His wealth was such that he paid for a small church (chapel), Church of St. Mary the Virginia at Glemsford, to be built over … Read more