Bernard F Golden, well-known in Scranton as a successful photographer, with studio at 215 Washington Ave, is a native of Lackawanna County. He was born at Dunmore, the son of Anthony & Mariah Barrett Golden.
Anthony Golden, deceased, was a native of Ireland. He was among the early settlers of Dunmore, where he was employed in the coal mines. Mr Golden is deceased and his wife, who was born at Dunmore, died in 1923. They are buried at St Mary's Cemetery, Dunmore. Mr and Mrs Golden were the parents of the following children: Michael J, deceased; A F, lives in Scranton; John E, insurance, lives in Scranton; Thomas, plumber, lives at Dunmore; Anna, lives with her brother, Bernard F, in Scranton; Harry, lives in New York City; Margaret, lives in Scranton; Frank E, lives in Scranton; and Bernard F, the subject of this sketch.
The boyhood of Bernard F Golden was spent at Dunmore and in early youth he was employed in the coal mines. He later took up the study of photography and when 20 years old opened his first studio at Olyphant, where he continued in business until 1915. He has since been located in Scranton, where he ranks among the capable men in his profession. At the photographer's Association of America held in New York City in 1927, Mr Golden's exhibits were awarded honors. In fact at every convention where his work has been exhibited he has received honors.
Mr Golden is a Democrat and holds membership in the Catholic Church and lives with his sister at 1509 Linden St, Scranton.