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Henry E Covington 1859–1931 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 02 Jul 1859

Birth Location: Caroline, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 22 Jun 1931

Death Location: San Diego, California, USA

Father: John Covington

Mother: Frances Houston

Spouse(s): Chirstiana Grimes

Children(s): Lou Covington, Edward Covington, Della Covington, Lillian Covington, Dora Covington

The story of Henry E Covington began in 1859 in Caroline, Virginia, USA. In 1860, Henry E Covington resided in Sparta, Caroline, Virginia, USA. In 1870, Henry E Covington resided in Bowling Green, Caroline, Virginia, USA. Henry E Covington married Chirstiana Christine Grimes, and had children including Della Covington, Dora Covington, Edward Benton Eddie Covington, Lillian Lelia Mae Covington, Lou Covington. Henry E Covington passed away in 1931 in San Diego, California, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Henry E Covington began in 1859 in Caroline, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1860, Henry E Covington resided in Sparta, Caroline, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1870, Henry E Covington resided in Bowling Green, Caroline, Virginia, USA.
  • Henry E Covington married Chirstiana Christine Grimes, and had children including Della Covington, Dora Covington, Edward Benton Eddie Covington, Lillian Lelia Mae Covington, Lou Covington.
  • Henry E Covington passed away in 1931 in San Diego, California, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Covington
1828–
Birth Location: Caroline, Virginia, USA
JC
Frances Houston
1827–1870
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
FH

Spouses(s)

Chirstiana Grimes
1862–1944
Birth Location: Caroline, Virginia, USA
CG

Children(s)

Lou Covington
1884–1966
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
LC
Edward Covington
1882–1967
Birth Location: Caroline, Virginia, USA
EC
Della Covington
1888–1952
Birth Location: Bowling Green, Caroline, Virginia, USA
DC
Lillian Covington
1891–1968
Birth Location: Caroline, Virginia, USA
LC
Dora Covington
1879–
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
DC

Henry Covington's Ancestors

Self
Henry Covington
1859–1931
Birth Place: Caroline, Virginia, USA
Parents
John Franklin Covington
1828–
Caroline, Virginia, USA
Frances (Sarah) Houston
1827–1870
Virginia, USA
Grandparents
William (G) Covington
1778–1850
Essex, Virginia, USA
Mary (Catherine "Polly") Self
1805–1880
Sparta, Caroline, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Francis Self
1776–1840
Sally Boulware
1775–1832
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Francis Jr.
1743–1776
Elizabeth Gravatt
1740–1776

Henry Covington's Descendants

1.
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Henry (E) Covington (02 Jul 1859–22 Jun 1931) m. Chirstiana ("Christine") Grimes (21 Apr 1862–11 Oct 1944)
  1. 1. Lou Covington 1884–1966 m. Julian Rowley 1880–1931
    1. 1. Margaret (Beatrice) Rowley 1915–1985 m. William (Raymond) Snedker 1912–1982
    2. 2. Dora (Blanche) Rowley 1912– m. Russell (Marvin Taylor) Whitman 1909–1964
      1. 1. Whitman 1929–1929
  2. 2. Edward (Benton "Eddie") Covington 1882–1967
  3. 3. Della Covington 1888–1952
  4. 4. Lillian ("Lelia" Mae) Covington 1891–1968 m. Lucius (Carlisle) Woodburn 1891–1969
    1. 1. Stuart (Carlisle) Woodburn 1921–1986
    2. 2. Carroll (Thomas) Woodburn 1926–2004 m. Jeanne (Vernell) Blankenship 1930–2023
    3. 3. Elmore (Hinchman) Woodburn 1927–2006 m. Marilyn (Elaine) Woodburn 1932–2004
    4. 4. Thurman (Clinton) Woodburn 1924–2014 m. Louise (Anderson) Ferrell 1930–2023
  5. 5. Dora Covington 1879– m. Julian Rowley 1880–1931
    1. 1. Warren (Barring Rowley) sr 1900–1971 m. Lennie (Dean) Trevillian 1903–1987
      1. 1. Clyde (Julian) Rowley 1921–1980 m. Betty (Upshur) Bonniwell 1917–1998
        1. 1. William (Barring) Rowley 1943–2001
      2. 2. Thelma Rowley 1926–1987 m. James (Peter) Miller 1916–1965
        1. 1. Patricia Miller –2016
        2. 2. Margaret (Ann) Miller 1946–2015
      3. 3. Warren (Barring Rowley) Jr 1929–1998 m. Anita (Emma) Haines 1932–1993
    2. 2. Earl (Claybrook) Rowley 1901–1974 m. Lucy (Brown) Rowe 1908–1978

Henry Covington's Timeline

7 Records

1859
02 Jul 1859
Birth of Henry E Covington in Caroline, Virginia, USA
Caroline, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 1
Henry E Covington resided here in Sparta, Caroline, Virginia, USA
Sparta, Caroline, Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 11
Henry E Covington resided here in Bowling Green, Caroline, Virginia, USA
Bowling Green, Caroline, Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 21
Henry E Covington resided here in Port Royal, Caroline, Virginia, USA
Port Royal, Caroline, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 41
Henry E Covington resided here in Newport Ward 2, Campbell, Kentucky, USA
Newport Ward 2, Campbell, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 51
Henry E Covington resided here in Cincinnati Ward 16, Hamilton, Ohio, USA
Cincinnati Ward 16, Hamilton, Ohio, USA
1931
22 Jun 1931
Age 72
Death of Henry E Covington in San Diego, California, USA
San Diego, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 02 Jul 1859
    Event Place: Caroline, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Caroline County, Virginia, U.S., Births, 1859-1862,1864-1868
    [2] California, Death Index, 1905-1939
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Port Royal, Caroline, Virginia; Roll: 1359; Page: 403b; Enumeration District: 023
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Newport Ward 2, Campbell, Kentucky; Roll: 512; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0015
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [7] 1860 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: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Caroline, Virginia; Roll: M653_1339; Page: 679; Family History Library Film: 805
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Cincinnati Ward 16, Hamilton, Ohio; Roll: T624_1192; Page: 1b; Enumeration District: 0189; FHL microfilm: 1375205
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [10] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, Library of Virginia; Richmond, VA; Virginia Marriages, 1853-1935

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Sparta, Caroline, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 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: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Caroline, Virginia; Roll: M653_1339; Page: 679; Family History Library Film: 805

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Bowling Green, Caroline, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Port Royal, Caroline, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Port Royal, Caroline, Virginia; Roll: 1359; Page: 403b; Enumeration District: 023

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Newport Ward 2, Campbell, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Newport Ward 2, Campbell, Kentucky; Roll: 512; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0015
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Cincinnati Ward 16, Hamilton, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Cincinnati Ward 16, Hamilton, Ohio; Roll: T624_1192; Page: 1b; Enumeration District: 0189; FHL microfilm: 1375205
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Port Royal, Caroline, Virginia; Roll: 1359; Page: 403b; Enumeration District: 023

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Jun 1931
    Event Place: San Diego, California, USA
    Record Source: California, Death Index, 1905-1939
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