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Harold Lavette Covington 1909–1987 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 09 Jun 1909

Birth Location: Ruther Glen, Caroline, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 31 May 1987

Death Location: Ashland, Hanover, Virginia, USA

Father: Willie Covington

Mother: Perthernia Covington

Spouse(s): Mary Rucker

Children(s):

In 1909, Harold Lavette Covington entered the world in Ruther Glen, Caroline, Virginia, USA, born to Willie Irvin Covington And Perthernia Covington. In 1910, Harold Lavette Covington resided in Reedy Church, Caroline, Virginia, USA. In 1920, Harold Lavette Covington resided in Reedy Church, Caroline, Virginia, USA. Harold Lavette Covington married Mary Alice Rucker. Harold Lavette Covington passed away in 1987 in Ashland, Hanover, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1909, Harold Lavette Covington entered the world in Ruther Glen, Caroline, Virginia, USA, born to Willie Irvin Covington And Perthernia Covington.
  • In 1910, Harold Lavette Covington resided in Reedy Church, Caroline, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1920, Harold Lavette Covington resided in Reedy Church, Caroline, Virginia, USA.
  • Harold Lavette Covington married Mary Alice Rucker.
  • Harold Lavette Covington passed away in 1987 in Ashland, Hanover, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Willie Covington
1882–1941
Birth Location: Bowling Green, Caroline, Virginia, USA
WC
Perthernia Covington
1890–1967
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
PC

Spouses(s)

Mary Rucker
1922–2009
Birth Location: Roanoke, Virginia, USA
MR

Children(s)

Harold Covington's Ancestors

Self
Harold Covington
1909–1987
Birth Place: Ruther Glen, Caroline, Virginia, USA
Parents
Willie Irvin Covington
1882–1941
Bowling Green, Caroline, Virginia, USA
Perthernia Covington
1890–1967
Virginia, USA
Grandparents
William (Hiter "Willie") Covington
1853–1916
Bowling Green, Caroline, Virginia, USA
Nancy (J 'Nannie') Pavey
1852–1901
Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Covington
1828–
Frances Houston
1827–1870
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Covington
1778–1850
Mary Self
1805–1880

Harold Covington's Timeline

9 Records

1909
09 Jun 1909
Birth of Harold Lavette Covington in Ruther Glen, Caroline, Virginia, USA
Ruther Glen, Caroline, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 1
Harold Lavette Covington resided here in Reedy Church, Caroline, Virginia, USA
Reedy Church, Caroline, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 11
Harold Lavette Covington resided here in Reedy Church, Caroline, Virginia, USA
Reedy Church, Caroline, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 21
Harold Lavette Covington resided here in Reedy Church, Caroline, Virginia, USA
Reedy Church, Caroline, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 26
Harold Lavette Covington resided here in Caroline, Virginia, USA
Caroline, Virginia, USA
1940
27 Jul 1940
Age 31
Harold Lavette Covington was married in Hanover, Virginia, USA
Hanover, Virginia, USA
1940
1940
Age 31
Harold Lavette Covington resided here in Ashland, Hanover, Virginia, USA
Ashland, Hanover, Virginia, USA
1950
1950
Age 41
Harold Lavette Covington resided here in Ashland, Hanover, Virginia, USA
Ashland, Hanover, Virginia, USA
1987
31 May 1987
Age 78
Death of Harold Lavette Covington in Ashland, Hanover, Virginia, USA
Ashland, Hanover, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 09 Jun 1909
    Event Place: Ruther Glen, Caroline, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Virginia, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 167
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [8] Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia, Births, 1864-2015
    [9] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [10] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia, Marriages, 1936-2014; Roll: 101168505
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 27 Jul 1940
    Event Place: Hanover, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia, Marriages, 1936-2014; Roll: 101168505
    [2] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Reedy Church, Caroline, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Reedy Church, Caroline, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Reedy Church, Caroline, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Caroline, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Ashland, Hanover, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Virginia, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 167
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 16 Oct 1940
    Event Place: Ashland, Hanover, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Ashland, Hanover, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 May 1987
    Event Place: Ashland, Hanover, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Richmond Times-Dispatch; Publication Date: 2 Jun 1987; Publication Place: Richmond, Virginia, USA; ,0.6056008,0.21651056,0.69393015&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Ashland, Hanover, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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