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Descendants of Nicholas Golding
Nicholas Golding Born: 12 Dec 1817 in Tanddragee, Armagh, Ireland to parents Thomas Nicholas Golding (b: 1785 in Wales) and Martha Marshall (b: Staffordshire, England) He married on 22 Apr 1838 in Banbridge Down, Northern Ireland to Annie Agnes Reilly (Born: 12 May 1822 in Maghera, Donegal, Ireland.) Their children:
Of the 8 children, only 3 daughters reach adulthood. Nicholas's wife Annie d: 21 Jan 1875 in New Plymouth, Taranaki....
Taranaki Herald, 26 March 1870: Nicholas Golding, the father of Edward Golding, was born in Ireland on 12 December 1817. He joined the 65th Regiment in Plymouth, England during 1841. Six years later he was sent as a guard over convicts to Australia and promoted to sergeant. He came to New Zealand in October 1847 and was the only soldier on board. After landing his stores, he was to remain in Wellington until 1851, when he was ordered home to England. Three years later, he came again to New Zealand as a member of the 65th Regiment,and landed in Auckland. After ten months service he rejoined his regiment in Taranaki and served until February 7, 1863. On taking his discharge he received a presentation from his comrades. Nicholas Golding took part in the
affray at Waireka near New Plymouth and in several engagements near
Waitara which signalled the beginning of the Land Wars in Taranaki. He
subsequently joined the militia as sergeant and served for twenty years
under the Colonial Government. This was a force of soldier settlers who
were employed to keep the peace after hostilities ceased. He received a
good conduct medal and the New Zealand Medal awarded to all who served in
the New Zealand Wars. Feb. 10, 1865: New Plymouth: Advert: NICHOLAS GOLDING takes this opportunity of returning his thanks to those tradesmen and storekeepers who en trusted him with collecting their accounts during the past year, and hopes for a continuance of their favors for the future. N.B. N. Golding collects accounts on the usual terms. For a period he acted as bailiff at the Magistrate's Court New Plymouth and was for fifteen years, one of the first warders of H.M. Gaol at New Plymouth. He had been a foundation member of the New Plymouth Friendly Society which invested in freehold property and was president and responsible for granting of the benefits in times of sickness or death and had also been a district Chief Ranger of the Order of Foresters. 26 Mar 1870: Mr. Richmond presented a petition from Nicholas Goldiug, praying to be taken into the police force, in consideration of his services as warden of the gaol. The petition was then read, and ordered to be taken into immediate consideration. Mrs Annie Golding died in on 21 Jan 1875 at New Plymouth, Taranaki He remarried Mary Bishop (nee Mary Billing b: 08 Jun 1840 in Coadsgreen, Cornwall, England She d: 12 Sep 1923 in New Plymouth)MARRIAGE: GOLDING - BISHOP.— On the 17th December, 1876 in St. Mary's Church, by the Ven. Archdeacon Govett, Mr. N Golding (late Sergeant 65th Regiment) to Mrs. Bishop, both of New Plymouth Birth: Golding - On the 13th July, at Acton Cottage, Vivian-street, the wife of Mr. N. Golding, late sergeant of H. M. 65th Regiment, of a son. (Edward Alexander Golding was later to marry Mary Beatrice Guilford. Edward Golding was a talented musician and used to play in the orchestra at the silent movies - he and his wife Mary taught music. Edward and Mary Golding also had one son, Haydn Alexander Benbow Golding)Taranaki Herald, 12 December 1907: A very old resident of New Plymouth to-day celebrates his 90th birthday. The reference is to Mr N Golding, of Vivian St. Mr Golding was one of the early old colonists and has been identified with the town for many years. In the matter of health Mr Golding is typical of the pioneer school. Of late years he has thwarted the, attacks of several serious illnesses and is still hale and hearty. He is being entertained to-day by his relatives and friends at an afterrioon tea at the residence of his daughter, Mrs E. M. Smith. AN INTERESTING FUNCTION - MR N GOLDING'S NINETIETH BIRTHDAY. An interesting function was held at the residence of Mrs E. M. Smith yesterday afternoon, when Mr N Golding, one of the oldest identies in the town, was entertained by his friends in celebration of his ninetieth birthday. Mr. Golding came to. New Zealand in the Joseph Somes in 1847 to join his regiment, the 65th. He was stationed in and near Wellington till 1851. In that year he went back to Chatham, England, -to Join the depot. He came out again in 1855 as a sergeant of the regiment, and was stationed in Auckland from April, 1855, to February of the following year. Ever since 1856 Mr Golding has resided in Taranaki. He was actively engaged during the Maori war, and has the good conduct, long service, and New Zealand war medals. The gathering came as a surprise. to Mr. Golding, who had not been made acquainted with the fact that he was to be the central attraction of as large and representative gathering as that which took place. The hostesses were Mesdames E. M. Smith, of New Plymouth, and Thos. Hickman, of Opunake. Among those present were His Worship the Mayor (Mr. Dockrill) and Mrs. Dockrill, Mr. Jennings, M.P., and Mrs. Jennings, Mr. W. H. Skinner, Mrs. A. O'Brien, Mr. and Mrs. S. Hill, all of xhom were very old friends of the guest. An apology was received from Mr. A. Standish. A number of congratulatory telegrams also came to hand* Speeches were made by his Worship and Mr Jennings, who referred to the guest's long residence and valued citizenship, and expressed the wish that he and his would be spared to meet in like circumstances for many years to come. Mr Golding made an excellent response, and it was easy to judge by his faltering voice that the old gentleman was deeply touched by the honour done him. Mr Goldins's living children are Mrs E. M. Smith, Mrs Thos. Hickman, and Mr E. Golding. There are 22 grandchildren and 25 great grand-children. Sept 1908: TO LET, from Thursday - Cottage, 5 rooms, Bulteel Street. N Golding, Vivian Street. Dec 1908: Mr N Golding celebrates his ninety first birthday to-day. In spite of his advanced age, he is still fairly active, being able to get about the garden. Dec 1909: Mr. N Golding, one of New Plymouth's old identities, enters on hit 93rd year to-morrow. Mr. Golding enjoys comparatively good health and still gets about a good deal. Dec 1914: On Saturday last Mr. Nicholas Golding, of New Plymouth, celebrated his ninety-seventh birthday. A local paper says "As a child of five or six years he distinctly recollects his great grand-mother and her death at the very advanced age of 120 years. She was a native of the town of Stafford, in the Midlands, England. This old lady, Mrs. Montgomery, was born in the first year of the reign of Queen Anne, the last of the Stuart dynasty - l704 - so that the two lives of Mr. Nicholas Golding and his great grandmother form a link extending back for 211 years. His ancestor who was bom before the great battles of the Duke of Marlborough had been fought and won, and was old enough to participate in and remembers the festivities that occurred on the coming to the throne of England in 1714 of the first Sovereign of the present dynasty in the person of George the First, and their joint lives cover a period in which nine Sovereigns have occupied the throne of England, two of whom reigned for 118 years." Death : Nicholas GOLDING d: 13 Apr 1915 at New Plymouth (Retired Gaol Warder) bur: 15 Apr. Te Henui Cemetery; age 97yrs. He is survived by two daughtors—Mrs. E. M. Smith, relict of the late M.P. for Taranaki. and Mrs. Thomas Hickman, wife of Constable Hickman, formerly of the Armed Constabulary Force— and, one son, Mr. E. A. Golding
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