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Ethel Irene Covington 1893–1970 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Oct 1893

Birth Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Death Date: 25 Sep 1970

Death Location: Prince George's, Maryland, USA

Father: John Covington

Mother: Laura Tuell

Spouse(s): Robert Spilman

Children(s): Robert Jr, Georgianna Spillman

The story of Ethel Irene Covington began in 1893 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. In 1900, Ethel Irene Covington resided in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. In 1910, Ethel Irene Covington resided in Precinct 5, Washington, District of Columbia, USA. Ethel Irene Covington married Robert Ernest Spilman, and had children including Georgianna V Spillman, Robert Ernest Spillman Jr. Ethel Irene Covington passed away in 1970 in Prince George's, Maryland, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Ethel Irene Covington began in 1893 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
  • In 1900, Ethel Irene Covington resided in Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
  • In 1910, Ethel Irene Covington resided in Precinct 5, Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
  • Ethel Irene Covington married Robert Ernest Spilman, and had children including Georgianna V Spillman, Robert Ernest Spillman Jr.
  • Ethel Irene Covington passed away in 1970 in Prince George's, Maryland, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Covington
1869–1929
Birth Location: Caroline, Virginia, USA
JC
Laura Tuell
1872–1949
Birth Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
LT

Spouses(s)

Robert Spilman
1886–
Birth Location: King George, Virginia, United States
RS

Children(s)

Robert Jr
1920–1989
Birth Location: Washington, District of Columbia
RJ
Georgianna Spillman
1932–2022
Birth Location: District of Columbia
GS

Ethel Covington's Ancestors

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Ethel Covington
1893–1970
Birth Place: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Parents
John William Covington
1869–1929
Caroline, Virginia, USA
Laura (Virginia Bland) Tuell
1872–1949
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Grandparents
Joseph (Henry) Covington
1840–1911
Virginia, USA
Anna (Madison) Staples
1846–1928
Caroline, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Covington
1778–1850
Mary Self
1805–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Francis Self
1776–1840
Sally Boulware
1775–1832

Ethel Covington's Descendants

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Ethel (Irene) Covington (29 Oct 1893–25 Sep 1970) m. Robert (Ernest) Spilman (8 Aug 1886–)
  1. 1. Robert (Ernest Spillman) Jr 1920–1989 m. Suzanne (Dewhirst) Miller 1920–1983
  2. 2. Georgianna (V) Spillman 1932–2022 m. David (Lacey) Stillman 1929–2018

Ethel Covington's Timeline

11 Records

1893
29 Oct 1893
Birth of Ethel Irene Covington in Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1900
1900
Age 7
Ethel Irene Covington resided here in Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1910
1910
Age 17
Ethel Irene Covington resided here in Precinct 5, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Precinct 5, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1915
27 Oct 1915
Age 22
Ethel Irene Covington was married in Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1920
1920
Age 27
Ethel Irene Covington resided here in Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1930
1930
Age 37
Ethel Irene Covington resided here in Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1932
1932
Age 39
Ethel Irene Covington resided here in Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1935
1935
Age 42
Ethel Irene Covington resided here in Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1940
1940
Age 47
Ethel Irene Covington resided here in Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1950
1950
Age 57
Ethel Irene Covington resided here in Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1970
25 Sep 1970
Age 77
Death of Ethel Irene Covington in Prince George's, Maryland, USA
Prince George's, Maryland, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Oct 1893
    Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [6] Washington, D.C., U.S., Select Births and Christenings
    [7] District of Columbia, Compiled Marriage Index
    [8] 1950 United States Federal Census
    [9] Washington, District of Columbia, U.S., Marriage Certificates, 1870-1920, District of Columbia Public Library; Washington, DC, USA; Washington, D.C. Marriage Certificates, 1870-1920

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 27 Oct 1915
    Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] District of Columbia, Compiled Marriage Index
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current
    [3] Washington, District of Columbia, U.S., Marriage Certificates, 1870-1920, District of Columbia Public Library; Washington, DC, USA; Washington, D.C. Marriage Certificates, 1870-1920

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Precinct 5, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1932
    Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Sep 1970
    Event Place: Prince George's, Maryland, USA
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