Who was Daniel Cover?

Daniel Cover (1779–1828) was born in Maryland and died in Ohio, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Daniel Cover 1779–1828

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 21 Jan 1779 · Maryland

Died 13 Sep 1828 · Ohio, USA

Father Johann Earhart Cover

Mother Mary

Siblings Anna Mary Cover, Henry Cover, Jacob Cover, Mary Ann Cover, Rachel Cover, Sarah Cover

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Immediate Family

Parents

Johann Earhart Cover

Mary

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Children

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Biography

The story of Daniel Cover began in 1779 in Maryland. Daniel Cover passed away in 1828 in Ohio, USA.

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Life Timeline

1779

Birth of Daniel Cover in Maryland

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1828

Death of Daniel Cover in Ohio, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Daniel Cover

This ancestor line traces from Oberheimbach, Rhineland, Germany (1550) to Maryland, United States (1779) across 7 generations.

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: Daniel Cover (1779–1828) was born in Maryland and died in Ohio, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Daniel in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Daniel Cover PTP

1779–1828

Maryland