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John Covington 1757–1797 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1757

Birth Location: Anson County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 28 Feb 1797

Death Location: Robeson County, North Carolina, USA

Father: William Covington

Mother: Mary Wall

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Thomas

Children(s): Nancy Covington

The story of John Covington began in 1757 in Anson County, North Carolina, USA. In 1785, John Covington resided in Marlboro, South Carolina, USA. In 1790, John Covington resided in Richmond, North Carolina, United States. John Covington married Elizabeth Thomas, and had children including Nancy Ann Covington. John Covington passed away in 1797 in Robeson County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of John Covington began in 1757 in Anson County, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1785, John Covington resided in Marlboro, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1790, John Covington resided in Richmond, North Carolina, United States.
  • John Covington married Elizabeth Thomas, and had children including Nancy Ann Covington.
  • John Covington passed away in 1797 in Robeson County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Covington
1728–1778
Birth Location: Essex County, Virginia, USA
WC
Mary Wall
1734–1780
Birth Location: Alabama, United States of America
MW

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Thomas
1759–1797
Birth Location: SC
ET

Children(s)

Nancy Covington
1793–1859
Birth Location: Marlboro County, South Carolina, USA
NC

John Covington's Ancestors

Self
John Covington
1757–1797
Birth Place: Anson County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
William Covington
1728–1778
Essex County, Virginia, USA
Mary Wall
1734–1780
Alabama, United States of America
Grandparents
Thomas Covington
1707–1782
Essex, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Covington's Descendants

1.
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John Covington (1757–28 Feb 1797) m. Elizabeth Thomas (12 Dec 1759–1797)
  1. 1. Nancy (Ann) Covington 1793–1859 m. John Easterling 1787–1830
    1. 1. Mary (Polly) Easterling 1814–1864 m. Jonathan (Pender) DNA 1795–1849
      1. 1. Mary (Ann Martha Pender) Nevills 1838–1917 m. Roland (W) Baxley 1821–1897
        1. 1. Lillie Baxley 1871–1935 m. Ellie (Judson) Hair 1873–
        2. 2. Clinton (Oneal) Baxler 1860– m. Liza Jane 1859–
        3. 3. Moss Baxley 1862–
        4. 4. Tilly (Lee) Baxley 1875–1960 m. George (Malvern) Hogg 1888–1945
        5. 5. Wade (Hampton) Baxley 1878–1927 m. Fannie Ross 1885–1980
        6. 6. Ida (May) Baxley 1880–1942 m. Richard (Matthew) Lowe 1883–1951
        7. 7. Heymon Baxley 1866–1944 m. Ella Odom 1875–1916

John Covington's Timeline

6 Records

1757
1757
Birth of John Covington in Anson County, North Carolina, USA
Anson County, North Carolina, USA
1785
1785-1897
Age 28
John Covington resided here in Marlboro, South Carolina, USA
Marlboro, South Carolina, USA
1790
1790
Age 33
John Covington resided here in Richmond, North Carolina, United States
Richmond, North Carolina, United States
1797
28 Feb 1797
Age 40
Death of John Covington in Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
1797
12 Feb 1797
Age 40
John Covington - Probate in Marlboro, South Carolina, USA
Marlboro, South Carolina, USA
1803
12 Mar 1803
Age 46
John Covington - Probate in Richmond, North Carolina, USA
Richmond, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1757
    Event Place: Anson County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1785-1897
    Event Place: Marlboro, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: A history of Marlboro County : with traditions and sketches of numerous families

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Richmond, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Richmond, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 167; Image: 439; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 12 Mar 1809
    Record Source: North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Records of Wills and Estates (Richmond County, North Carolina), 1779-1971; Will Index, 1779-1953; Author: Richmond County (North Carolina). Clerk of the Superior Court; Probate Place: Richmond, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: South Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source:
    [1] The Covingtons : Being a Collection of Family Information
    [2] Christopher Thomas Genealogy

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Feb 1797
    Event Place: Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Records of Wills and Estates (Richmond County, North Carolina), 1779-1971; Will Index, 1779-1953; Author: Richmond County (North Carolina). Clerk of the Superior Court; Probate Place: Richmond, North Carolina
    [3] South Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Author: South Carolina. Probate Court (Marlboro County); Probate Place: Marlboro, South Carolina

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 12 Feb 1797
    Event Place: Marlboro, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: South Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Author: South Carolina. Probate Court (Marlboro County); Probate Place: Marlboro, South Carolina

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 12 Mar 1803
    Event Place: Richmond, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Records of Wills and Estates (Richmond County, North Carolina), 1779-1971; Will Index, 1779-1953; Author: Richmond County (North Carolina). Clerk of the Superior Court; Probate Place: Richmond, North Carolina
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