List of Clergy named Golding in England
- Catherine Gauldin
- Apr 4
- 4 min read
7:6 New England Connections: Rev. Thomas Goulding of Dorchester, Massachusetts
John Jegon, was a later Bishop of Norwich and was related by marriage to both the Gosnold Family and the Golding Family of Suffolk, England and there were two men named William and Bartholomew Goulding who were ordained by John Jegon. He is not the Bishop of Norwich who was co-executor to the will, however. That story is covered in the section entitled “William ‘the Clergyman’ Goulding and Bartholomew Golding. (Source: Gaulding Origins, "New England Connections: Thomas Goulding, Clerk of the Bishop of Norwich and Peter Goulding")
Richard Nykke (1447-1535) was the "Bishop of Norwich" named in relation to Thomas Goulding, Clerk.
Ordination Records for Bartholomew Golding and William Goulding
CCEd Record ID: 101262Linked to person: Golding, Bartholomew 1617-1678
Surname Golding
Forename Bartholomeus
Qualification MA
University: College
Type ordination
Date 12/3/1617
Clerical Status priest
Letters Dimissory No
Comment
Other Information
Source NRO, DN/VSC/3/5 (Consignation Book)
Bishop Reynolds, Edward/Norwich 1661-1676
Ordaining Bishop Jegon, John/Norwich 1603-1618
Liber Cleri Detail
CCEd Record ID: 198774Linked to person: Goulding, William 1603-1603
Surname Goulding
Forename William
Title Mr
Qualification
Event Type
Date 6/8/1603
Office/Status Vicar
Location Sancti Andree in Ilkittishall /
Other Information
Source BL, Harleian MS 595 (Clerical Survey)
Ordinary / Jurisdiction Jegon, John/Norwich 1603-1618
A List of all names Golden, Golding, Goulding and others listed in The Clergy Database
From this list, the following people are of interest:
Rev. Samuel Harsnett ordained John Jegon
Rev. Samuel Harsnett (1561–1631) was a prominent figure in the Church of England, known for his theological writings and ecclesiastical roles. Born in Colchester, Essex, he studied at Pembroke College, Cambridge, and was ordained in 1583. He served as Bishop of Norwich from 1619 to 1628 before becoming Archbishop of York in 1629, a position he held until his death. Harsnett was a controversial figure, particularly for his opposition to Puritanism and his criticism of exorcisms, which he viewed as fraudulent. His book A Declaration of Egregious Popish Impostures (1603) challenged the practices of Catholic priests performing exorcisms, influencing later works like Shakespeare's King Lear. He also contributed to education by founding Chigwell School in Essex, which still exists today. His personal library, a significant collection of theological and philosophical works, was bequeathed to his hometown and is now housed at the University of Essex.
Bartholomew Golding was ordained by Bishop Edward Reynolds of Norwich:
Bishop Edward Reynolds (1599–1676) was a significant figure in the Church of England during the 17th century. Born in Southampton, he was educated at Merton College, Oxford, where he became a fellow. Reynolds initially aligned with the Presbyterians during the English Civil War and was a member of the Westminster Assembly, which sought to reform the Church of England. After the Restoration of the monarchy in 1660, Reynolds shifted his allegiance and was appointed Bishop of Norwich by King Charles II. He contributed to the Book of Common Prayer, notably authoring "The General Thanksgiving" prayer, which remains part of the Morning Prayer service. Reynolds was also a prolific writer, producing theological works and sermons that were widely read in his time. His collected works were published posthumously, reflecting his influence as both a preacher and a scholar.
Rev. John White was also a member of the Westminster Assembly. “Westminster Assembly - When the First English Civil War broke out in 1642, Dorchester declared on the side of Parliament. A party of Prince Rupert's horse burst into White's house, plundered it, and carried off his books. He took refuge in London at the Savoy Hospital, where he ministered until, after Daniel Featley was sequestered, he was appointed rector of St Mary-at-Lambeth on 30 September 1643, and given the use of Featley's library until his own could be recovered. He was chosen one of the Westminster Assembly, and at their opening service in St Margaret's, Westminster (25 September 1643) prayed a full hour to prepare them for taking the Solemn League and Covenant.”
Robert Jegon (1520-1583) was the father of John “Bishop of Norwich” Jegon who ordained Bartholomew Golding. He married Joan White (1530-1607). Did she have any connection to the family of Rev. John White, who established Dorchester, Massachusetts? This line of the Jegon family is connected to both the Gosnold Family and the Golding Family, of whom Bartholomew Golding may be a member. There is no additional information about Joan White other than reference to her in the Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-22, "Jegon, John (1550-1618) bishop of Norwich, born in 1550 was son of Robert Jegon of Coggeshall in Essex, and JOAN WHITE, his wife, both of humble condition in life." She died in Oxfordshire, and that is where the Rev. John White was from, but there is no confirmed connection.
Rev. John White of Dorchester, Bartholomew Golding of Norwich, William Golding of Ilketshall St Andrew, John Jegon and perhaps Joan White, the wife of Robert Jegon are almost certainly connected to the Golding Family of Suffolk through Thomas “of Poslingford” Golding, Clerk of the Bishop of Norwich. This might also include Rev. Thomas Goulding who supposedly (according to Dr. Sherwood Anderson, a descendant of John “of New Kent” Gaulding) was among the immigrants to Massachusetts organized by Rev. John White and who was among those who founded Dorchester, Massachusetts. There is no evidence to support the claim that he existed, but his son was supposed to have been Captain Peter Goulding of Sudbury.
"In 1519 THOMAS GOULDING, Clerk, with the Bishop of Norwich was appointed executor to the will of Lord Cornwallis...” (Morse, 1857, p. 201) In addition there exists a letter written from Rev. John Gauden to Lord Cornwallis. This letter involves a complaint of persecution.” Thomas “of Poslingford” Golding, whom I believe was the Clerk named in the 1519 will of William Cornwallis was married to Elizabeth Roydon. That family was from Kent. Elizabeth was married three times, her last husband being Sir Thomas Golding.
I have concluded that Richard Nykke (1447-1535) was the Bishop of Norwich so mentioned.
Source: Gaulding Origins, “New England Connections: Thomas Goulding, Clerk of the Bishop of Norwich and Peter Goulding
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