Fendal was mentioned in the 25 September 1815 will of his father, Asa Gouldman, proved 18 November 1816. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 18, page 338.]

1850 U.S. Census, Essex County, Virginia
Page 80A, Dwelling 239, Family 238
Gouldman, Fendall, 48, male, manager, born in Virginia
Gouldman, Lucy, 43, female, born in Virginia
Gouldman, Virginia, 18, female, born in Virginia
Gouldman, Lucy, 16, female, born in Virginia, attended school
Gouldman, Alexander, 12, male, born in Virginia, attended school
Gouldman, Dallas, 8, male, born in Virginia, attended school