Pete M
I read yours of 18/07/2010.
I live in the UK and was born in Darlaston Staffordshire.
My maternal grand mother was a Golcher and a descendent of the Golchers who moved to USA. You mention a family tree and would ask if you can tell me how to find it please ? Does this tree relate to the UK or USA branch of the family.
Best Regards
John Hubbard
Here it is:
http://www.damascus-barrels.com/Golcher/pedigree2.htm#2.INDI27.14The Golchers started off as nail makers in Darlaston. I begin the tree with William Golcher, b 1770, a gunlock maker. There was a John Golcher, possibly his uncle, a gunsmith in Philadelphia in 1775. This John Golcher became an early legend. He is included in several works of fiction. Most of the Golchers in England during the 1st half of 19th century were gunlock makers as far I can tell.
The tree focuses on the American branches of the family. However, you may find it of some use. I know one of the English Golchers died as an ambulance driver in France during the 1st war. One of them immigrated to Germany. His descendent moved to Sweden. From there, some moved to Central America. So the family became very diverse. There were some here in the states a few years ago. I had some contact with them, but Larry Shelton has a better relationship with them, than I do.
Pete
