Golden, Alvah, Jr.
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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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