Golden, Alvah, Jr.
From Helderberg Hilltowns of Albany County, NY
Birth
Alvah Golden, Jr. was born in Gorham, ME in June of 1832. His father was Alvah, and his mother Eliza.
Occupation
Alvah was a cooper
Marriage & Children
Alvah married in Rensselaerville on December 31, 1865, Rachel Jane, a daughter of John J.Reinhart and Emeline Coonley. [1] They had the following known children:
- George Golden
- Ida Golden
- Eliza Golden
- Emma Golden
- Fred Golden
- Pearl Golden
- Alvah Golden, Jr.
Military Service
| Residence: | Rensselaerville |
| Place of Birth: | Rensselaerville, NY |
| Date of Birth: | June 1832 |
| Names of Parents: | Alva (Golden) and Eliza Golden |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Occupation: | Cooper |
| Term of Enlistment: | 3 years |
| Bounty Received: | None |
| Enlistment Date: | 19 Apr 1861 |
| Enlistment Place: | Albany, New York |
| Enlistment Rank: | Private |
| State Served: | New York |
| Regiment: | 18th Infantry |
| Company: | Company F |
| Muster Out Date: | 26 May 1863 |
| Muster Out Place: | Albany, NY |
| Additional Remarks: Enlisted at the age of 29.[2] "Served two and one half years then transferred to the Navy Still living P.O. Address Schoharie Co N.Y"[3] |
| Sources Used: Ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers; Town and City Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War |
Death
He died on August 24, 1921 and was buried at the Huntersland Christian Cemetery. Rachel died on March 16, 1936 and is also buried at the Huntersland Christian Cemetery. [1]
Obituary
Additional Research Notes
Additional Media
Town and City Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War
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