FOLSOM: Genealogy of the Folsom family, 1638-1938. Revised & ext. ed. Including English records. 1938By Elizabeth Knowles Folsom In 2 Volumes. This publication presents the history and genealogy of the Folsom family name, Including English records. In America it begins with John Folsom and his wife, who sailed from England to Massachusetts in 1638. They were a young married couple and on board the ship 'Diligent, of Ipswich' with their family members. A total of one hundred thirty three were on board. The name was also spelled Folsham and Foulsham.