Golden, James
From Helderberg Hilltowns of Albany County, NY
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Birth
James Golden was born in Gorham, ME in June of 1834, a son of Alvah and Eliza Golden, and a brother of Alvah, Jr. who also served in the Civil War.
Marriage & Children
Military Service
| Residence: | Rensselaerville[1] |
| Place of Birth: | Rensselaerville[1] |
| Date of Birth: | June 1834[1] |
| Names of Parents: | Alvah (Golden) and Eliza Golden[1] |
| Marital Status: | Single[1] |
| Occupation: | Cooper[1] |
| Term of Enlistment: | 3 years[1] |
| Bounty Received: | none[1] |
| Enlistment Date: | 20 November 1861 |
| Enlistment Place: | Rensselaerville, NY |
| Enlistment Rank: | Private |
| State Served: | New York |
| Regiment: | 91st Infantry Regiment New York |
| Company: | E |
| Muster Out Date: | 3 July 1865 |
| Muster Out Place: | Washington, DC |
| Additional Remarks: Enlisted at age 26. "Served in engagements of the Regt. Served his time and discharged (still living) P.O. Address Schoharie Co N.Y."
Erroneously reported as a deserter at Albany in August of 1864.[2] Born in Gorham, Maine, Age 28, Teamster/Cooper, Blue eyes, Auburn hair, Light complexion, 5'6" tall.[2] |
| Sources Used: 1890 Veterans Census; American Civil War Soldiers, Ancestry.com; Town and City Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War |
Death
James died in December of 1896.[3]
Obituary
Additional Research Notes
Additional Media
Town and City Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War
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