James M. Golden was the son of Willis W. and Margaret McCann Golden. He was one of three known sons.
He married Lucy Ann Cropp January 16, 1848 in Harrison County, WV. They had eight children: Margarette H., Sarah F., Virgil Homer, Alice Jane, Ida Adelia, Achsah A., Effie Vernon, and Grace Golden.
Though James was a farmer by trade, he was also a well respected preacher in his community. His ministry included Bear Creek Baptist Church (12 consecutive years) and Harmony Grove Baptist Church (five years). He is also credited as being instrumental in the formation of the Pleasant Grove Association of Missouri Baptist Churches.
He married Lucy Ann Cropp January 16, 1848 in Harrison County, WV. They had eight children: Margarette H., Sarah F., Virgil Homer, Alice Jane, Ida Adelia, Achsah A., Effie Vernon, and Grace Golden.
Though James was a farmer by trade, he was also a well respected preacher in his community. His ministry included Bear Creek Baptist Church (12 consecutive years) and Harmony Grove Baptist Church (five years). He is also credited as being instrumental in the formation of the Pleasant Grove Association of Missouri Baptist Churches.
James M. Golden was the son of Willis W. and Margaret McCann Golden. He was one of three known sons.
He married Lucy Ann Cropp January 16, 1848 in Harrison County, WV. They had eight children: Margarette H., Sarah F., Virgil Homer, Alice Jane, Ida Adelia, Achsah A., Effie Vernon, and Grace Golden.
Though James was a farmer by trade, he was also a well respected preacher in his community. His ministry included Bear Creek Baptist Church (12 consecutive years) and Harmony Grove Baptist Church (five years). He is also credited as being instrumental in the formation of the Pleasant Grove Association of Missouri Baptist Churches.
He married Lucy Ann Cropp January 16, 1848 in Harrison County, WV. They had eight children: Margarette H., Sarah F., Virgil Homer, Alice Jane, Ida Adelia, Achsah A., Effie Vernon, and Grace Golden.
Though James was a farmer by trade, he was also a well respected preacher in his community. His ministry included Bear Creek Baptist Church (12 consecutive years) and Harmony Grove Baptist Church (five years). He is also credited as being instrumental in the formation of the Pleasant Grove Association of Missouri Baptist Churches.
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J.M. Golden--Born in Harrison County, WV--October 13, 1821--Died--December 13, 1880
Gravesite Details
James has two stones. Though original is still legible, descendants Hugh and Julian Luck added a second one that also included burial information for Lucy. Gravesite is in the NW corner of cemetery. Both brothers & 7 children also buried here
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