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Elizabeth Lee "Bettie" Covington 1837–1913 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Apr 1837

Birth Location: Caroline, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 04 Aug 1913

Death Location: Richmond, Virginia, USA

Father: William Covington

Mother: Mary Self

Spouse(s): Henry Gray

Children(s): Henry Gray, Lura Gray, Lucius Gray, John Gray, Charles Gray, Alice Gray, Gray None, Edwin Gray

In 1837, Elizabeth Lee "Bettie" Covington entered the world in Caroline, Virginia, USA, born to William G Covington And Mary Catherine Polly Self. In 1850, Elizabeth Lee "Bettie" Covington resided in Caroline, Virginia, USA. Elizabeth Lee "Bettie" Covington married Henry W Gray, and had children including Alice Lou Gray, Charles Buckner Gray, Edwin P Gray, Gray, Henry Walker Gray, John Franklin Gray, Lucius B Gray, Lura E Gray. Elizabeth Lee "Bettie" Covington passed away in 1913 in Richmond, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1837, Elizabeth Lee "Bettie" Covington entered the world in Caroline, Virginia, USA, born to William G Covington And Mary Catherine Polly Self.
  • In 1850, Elizabeth Lee "Bettie" Covington resided in Caroline, Virginia, USA.
  • Elizabeth Lee "Bettie" Covington married Henry W Gray, and had children including Alice Lou Gray, Charles Buckner Gray, Edwin P Gray, Gray, Henry Walker Gray, John Franklin Gray, Lucius B Gray, Lura E Gray.
  • Elizabeth Lee "Bettie" Covington passed away in 1913 in Richmond, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Covington
1778–1850
Birth Location: Essex, Virginia, USA
WC
Mary Self
1805–1880
Birth Location: Sparta, Caroline, Virginia, USA
MS

Spouses(s)

Henry Gray
1824–1881
Birth Location: Caroline, Virginia, USA
HG

Children(s)

Henry Gray
1861–1931
Birth Location: Caroline, Virginia, USA
HG
Lura Gray
1873–1962
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
LG
Lucius Gray
1856–
Birth Location: Caroline, Virginia, USA
LG
John Gray
1858–1934
Birth Location: Caroline, Virginia, USA
JG
Charles Gray
1880–1951
Birth Location: Caroline, Virginia, USA
CG
Alice Gray
1867–1946
Birth Location: Caroline, Virginia, USA
AG
Gray None
1870–
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
G
Edwin Gray
1859–
Birth Location: Caroline, Virginia, USA
EG

Elizabeth Covington's Ancestors

Self
Elizabeth Covington
1837–1913
Birth Place: Caroline, Virginia, USA
Parents
William G Covington
1778–1850
Essex, Virginia, USA
Mary (Catherine "Polly") Self
1805–1880
Sparta, Caroline, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Francis Self
1776–1840
Virginia, USA
Sally Boulware
1775–1832
Caroline, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Francis Jr.
1743–1776
Elizabeth Gravatt
1740–1776
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elizabeth Covington's Descendants

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Elizabeth (Lee "Bettie") Covington (27 Apr 1837–04 Aug 1913) m. Henry (W) Gray (Abt. 1824–20 Apr 1881)
  1. 1. Henry (Walker) Gray 1861–1931 m. Cattie Gray 1864–1941
    1. 1. James (Wesley Gray) Sr 1900–1962 m. Susie (Lee) Robinson 1924– m. Annie (Myrteen) Greenstreet 1908–2004
      1. 1. James (Wesley Gray) Jr 1926–2007 m. Patricia (Allene) Allen 1930–1981
    2. 2. Ernest (Dallas) Gray 1891–1963 m. Lillie (Belle) Greenstreet 1891–1952 m. Lora (Virginia) Tribble 1893–1986
      1. 1. Ernest (Lee Gray) Sr 1919–2011 m. Thelma (Mona) Foutz 1920–1979
        1. 1. Delores (Patricia) Gray 1940–2023 m. Phillip (Ellis Benthall) Sr 1938–2005
    3. 3. Brookie (Walter) Gray 1896–1972 m. Mamie Heffler 1912– m. Daisy (Irene) Ancarrow 1904–1929
      1. 1. Mable (Irene) Gray 1921–2007 m. Gordon (Earl) Diehr 1924–2001 m. Roland Heffler 1914–2005
      2. 2. Margaret (Ellen) Lee 1927–1999 m. Edward (Newton Mathews) Sr 1922–1952
        1. 1. Linda (Carroll) Mathews 1948–2008 m. Curtis (Allen) Webster 1944–2013 m. John (Richard Pendergast) Jr 1944–2013
        2. 2. Edward (Newton Mathews) Jr 1946–2021
      3. 3. Olive (Katherine) Gray 1923–2013 m. Otha (Clyde Greenwood) Sr. 1918–1981 m. Teddy (Albert) Dale 1928–1999 m. James (Edward Weaver) Jr. 1924–1974
        1. 1. Thomas (Nelson) Greenwood 1942–1995 m. Carolyn (Earline) Marshall 1943–2013
        2. 2. Diana (Gay) Greenwood 1946–1994 m. Alton (Logan) Parsley 1938–2012
      4. 4. Annie (Brooks) Gray 1931–1932
    4. 4. Henry (Marion) Gray 1909–1974 m. Carrie (Elizabeth) Heffler 1915–1998
      1. 1. Gracie (Marion) Gray 1943–1958
      2. 2. Clifford (Lewis Gray) Sr 1939–1988 m. Geraldine (Patricia) Cobb 1944–2016 m. Evelyn (Joyce) Carneal 1927–1971 m. Carolyn (Leigh) Griggs 1946–2004
      3. 3. Henry (Junior) Gray 1935–2008 m. Barbara (Louise) Duff 1940–2010
      4. 4. John Gray 1932–2018 m. Phyllis (Elizabeth) Deane 1935–2012
  2. 2. Lura (E) Gray 1873–1962 m. Joseph (William) Sale 1880–1940
    1. 1. Rosa (Lee) Sale 1908–1990 m. James (Russell) Walton 1899–1959
    2. 2. Perry (William) Sale 1899–1952 m. Jessie (Lee) Beadles 1901–1985
      1. 1. Clyde (Randolph) Sale 1923–1944
      2. 2. Lewis (William) Sale 1922–1982 m. Alma (Alice May) Johns 1924–1996
        1. 1. Patsy (Jean) Sale 1947–1988 m. Harry (George Guy) Jr 1947–2015
    3. 3. Clinton (Ennis) Sale 1906–1981 m. Nora (Theresa) Deaner 1912–1956 m. Eva (Virginia) Robertson 1893–1961
    4. 4. Callie (D) Sale 1903–1967 m. William Snell 1911– m. Harry (Leonard) Snell 1890–1969
  3. 3. Lucius (B) Gray 1856–
  4. 4. John (Franklin) Gray 1858–1934 m. Lelia (E.) Gray 1859–1932
    1. 1. Maggie Gray 1890–
    2. 2. L. (M.) Gray 1893–1893
    3. 3. Clementine (E) Gray 1889–1909 m. Christopher (Columbus) Kelly 1879–1950
      1. 1. Callie (Pearl) Kelley 1909–1997 m. George (Andrew) Davis 1908–1997 m. Hilery (Glenn) Shore 1907–1983 m. Walter (Nelson Kersey) Sr 1901–1966
        1. 1. Laura (Roberta) Kersey 1941–2021 m. Charles (Ryland) Liskie 1919–2012
    4. 4. Baby (Girl) Gray 1889–1889
    5. 5. Preston (Lee) Gray 1882–1956 m. Rossie (Bradley) Rice 1892–1973
      1. 1. Conway (Lee) Gray 1912–1985 m. Mary (Frances) Gray 1916–1984
        1. 1. Grace (Elizabeth) Gray 1933–2000
      2. 2. Earl (Clyde) Gray 1913–1998 m. Ella (Brown) Elliott 1918–1989
        1. 1. Virginia (Gaynelle) Gray 1939–2004 m. Dewey (Richard) Brackett 1936–2014 m. George (Thompson Puryear) Jr 1938–
      3. 3. Evelyn (Lavern) Gray 1932–2016 m. Carroll (Owens Carter) Sr 1928–1978 m. Hurlan Vires 1922–1987
        1. 1. Mark (Wayne Carter) Sr 1950–1977
      4. 4. Thelma (Alice) Gray 1926–2012 m. Thomas (N) Trainham 1924–1992
      5. 5. Susie (Bernice) Gray 1916–1950 m. Albert Martoia 1908–1964 m. Robert. (J.) Ford 1907–
      6. 6. Russell (Bradley) Gray 1920–1999 m. Louise (Frances) Crowe 1919–2008
      7. 7. Mary (Lucille) Gray 1918–2003 m. Albert (Henry Di) Remiggio 1918–1977 m. Ted (MacHiel Cecil) Sr 1912–1985
        1. 1. Joyce (Ann) Cecil 1935–2019
        2. 2. Bernice (Martha Christine) Cecil 1940–2019
        3. 3. Norma (Viola) Cecil 1938–2014 m. Edward (Leslie) Claytor 1929–2007
      8. 8. Edna (Irene) Gray 1922–2012 m. Thomas (Monroe) Pitts 1921–1987
    6. 6. Mattie (L) Gray 1887– m. Furdinan ("Fred" Wheeler) Covington 1883–1946
      1. 1. Lois (Gertrude) Covington 1904–1959 m. Allie (William Fers) Jr 1895–1970 m. Allie (Burgess) Fers 1934–1995
        1. 1. Pearl (Edith) Fers 1924–2014 m. Jake (McNeal Holton) Sr 1920–1978
        2. 2. Fred (William) Fers 1922–
        3. 3. Shirley (Ann Alberta) Fers 1936–2002 m. James (Lloyd) East 1925–1988
        4. 4. Allie (Burgess) Fers 1934–1995 m. Joyce (Faye) Beville 1936–2013 m. Lois (Gertrude) Covington 1904–1959
        5. 5. Lucille (Maxine) Fers 1931–2020 m. Charles (Leamar) Newsome 1920–1956 m. Hurley (Eugene) Smith 1932–2020
        6. 6. Doris (Lillian) Fers 1929–2003 m. Joseph (Frank) Collura 1923–2001
        7. 7. Herbert (Allen) Fers 1927–1993 m. Merriel (Claudine) Hartman 1927–2010
        8. 8. Blanche (Estelle) Fers 1925–1995 m. Joseph Ragazzino 1917–2008
      2. 2. Emma (Estelle) Owens 1906–1974 m. Joseph (Benjamin Owens) Sr 1900–1974
        1. 1. Josephine Owens 1924–1994 m. Harold (Giles Wilson) Jr 1919–1965
        2. 2. Joseph (Benjamin Owens) Jr 1926–2017 m. Elaine (D.) Murgolo 1926–1987
        3. 3. Rose (Viola) Owens 1923–2010 m. Dominic (Eugene) Palopoli 1920–1985
        4. 4. James (Cullen Owens) Sr 1932–1987 m. Rosario Riveria 1932–2016
    7. 7. Manley Gray 1884–
  5. 5. Charles (Buckner) Gray 1880–1951 m. Mamie Gillispie 1893– m. Mary (Ida "Molly") Edwards 1870–1943
  6. 6. Alice (Lou) Gray 1867–1946 m. William (Lee Kidd "Willie" Pollard) Sr 1862–1917
    1. 1. Robert (Burton) Pollard 1892–1892
    2. 2. William (Lee Kidd Pollard) Jr 1886–
    3. 3. Margaret (Elizabeth) Pollard 1885–1961 m. Sherwood (Carlyle) Bowers 1876–1943
      1. 1. Ropon (Stuart) Bowers 1907–1994 m. Irma (Knight) Peatross 1906–1988
        1. 1. Irma (Elizabeth) Bowers 1940–2006 m. Henry (Rhodes Bateman) Jr 1940–2021
      2. 2. Carlyle (Pollard Bowers) Sr 1909–1996 m. Alice (Lee) Kidd 1910–1992
        1. 1. Margaret (Evangeline) Bowers 1939–1939
        2. 2. Carlyle (Pollard Bowers) Jr 1941–1941
      3. 3. William (Robert Bowers) Sr 1913–1977 m. Alberta (Robernette) Sweet 1921–1985
    4. 4. Ellen (R) Pollard 1889–
    5. 5. Edward Pollard 1889–
    6. 6. Callie (O.) Pollard 1893–1894
    7. 7. Annie (Marie) Pollard 1888–1982 m. Herbert (Evans) Covington 1884–1968
      1. 1. Muriel (Opal "Skippy") Covington 1913–2008 m. Severn (Barden "Ben") Churn 1917–1975
      2. 2. Richard (Edward Covington) Sr 1930–2007 m. Louise (Ann) Teibel 1931–2000
      3. 3. Nancy (Elizabeth "Nannie") Covington 1912–1994 m. Lawrence (Walter Morris) Jr 1910–1960
      4. 4. Clarice (Louise) Covington 1915–2007 m. Adelard (Lionel Brault) Sr 1909–2007
        1. 1. Adelard (Lionel Brault) Jr 1938–2015
        2. 2. Alice (Lee) Brault 1950–1950
      5. 5. William (Herbert Covington) Jr 1911–1917
      6. 6. Clyde (Evans) Covington 1922– m. Agnes (Burl) Selph 1922–
  7. 7. Gray 1870–
  8. 8. Edwin (P) Gray 1859–

Elizabeth Covington's Timeline

9 Records

1837
27 Apr 1837
Birth of Elizabeth Lee "Bettie" Covington in Caroline, Virginia, USA
Caroline, Virginia, USA
1850
1850
Age 13
Elizabeth Lee "Bettie" Covington resided here in Caroline, Virginia, USA
Caroline, Virginia, USA
1855
07 Jun 1855
Age 18
Elizabeth Lee "Bettie" Covington was married in Virginia, USA
Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 23
Elizabeth Lee "Bettie" Covington resided here in Cenola, Caroline, Virginia, USA
Cenola, Caroline, Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 33
Elizabeth Lee "Bettie" Covington resided here in Bowling Green, Caroline, Virginia, USA
Bowling Green, Caroline, Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 43
Elizabeth Lee "Bettie" Covington resided here in Bowling Green, Caroline, Virginia, USA
Bowling Green, Caroline, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 63
Elizabeth Lee "Bettie" Covington resided here in Shumansville, Caroline, Virginia, USA
Shumansville, Caroline, Virginia, USA
1913
04 Aug 1913
Age 76
Death of Elizabeth Lee "Bettie" Covington in Caroline, Virginia, USA
Caroline, Virginia, USA
1913
04 Aug 1913
Age 76
Burial of Elizabeth Lee "Bettie" Covington in Richmond, Virginia, USA
Richmond, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Apr 1837
    Event Place: Caroline, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Bowling Green, Caroline, Virginia; Roll: 1359; Page: 545A; Enumeration District: 030
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Caroline, Virginia; Roll: 939; Page: 273a
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 07 Jun 1855
    Event Place: Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Texas and Virginia, Confederate Pensions, Library of Virginia; Richmond, Virginia; Confederate Pension Rolls, Veterans and Widows; Collection #: CP-1_026; Roll #: 26; Roll Description: Campbell County (surnames T - Y) to Carroll County
    [2] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, Library of Virginia; Richmond, VA; Virginia Marriages, 1853-1935

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Caroline, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Caroline, Virginia; Roll: 939; Page: 273a

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Cenola, Caroline, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Bowling Green, Caroline, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Bowling Green, Caroline, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Bowling Green, Caroline, Virginia; Roll: 1359; Page: 545A; Enumeration District: 030

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Shumansville, Caroline, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Texas and Virginia, Confederate Pensions
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 04 Aug 1913
    Event Place: Caroline, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 04 Aug 1913
    Event Place: Richmond, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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