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Mary 'Polly' Elizabeth Covington 1827–1912 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jan 02, 1827

Birth Location: Mississippi

Death Date: Mar 13, 1912

Death Location: ,Shelby Co,Texas,

Father: Zachariah Sproles

Mother: Elizabeth Skinner

Spouse(s): Salathiel Covington

Children(s): Susie Hughes, Paulie Covington, Nancy Holt, Sarah Hughes, James Sr, John Covington, Elijah Covington, Albert Covington

In 1827, Mary 'Polly' Elizabeth Covington entered the world in Mississippi, born to Zachariah Sproles And Elizabeth Skinner. In 1830, Mary 'Polly' Elizabeth Covington resided in Richmond Co, North Carolina, USA. In 1840, Mary 'Polly' Elizabeth Covington resided in Holmes Co, Mississippi, USA. Mary 'Polly' Elizabeth Covington married Salathiel Covington, and had children including Albert Covington, Elijah Leander Covington, James T Covington Sr, John Calvin Covington, Nancy Elizabeth Holt, Paulie Covington, Sarah Jane Hughes, Susie Francis Hughes. Mary 'Polly' Elizabeth Covington passed away in 1912 in ,Shelby Co,Texas,.

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Biography

  • In 1827, Mary 'Polly' Elizabeth Covington entered the world in Mississippi, born to Zachariah Sproles And Elizabeth Skinner.
  • In 1830, Mary 'Polly' Elizabeth Covington resided in Richmond Co, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1840, Mary 'Polly' Elizabeth Covington resided in Holmes Co, Mississippi, USA.
  • Mary 'Polly' Elizabeth Covington married Salathiel Covington, and had children including Albert Covington, Elijah Leander Covington, James T Covington Sr, John Calvin Covington, Nancy Elizabeth Holt, Paulie Covington, Sarah Jane Hughes, Susie Francis Hughes.
  • Mary 'Polly' Elizabeth Covington passed away in 1912 in ,Shelby Co,Texas,.

Immediate Family

Parents

Zachariah Sproles
1805–1875
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
ZS
Elizabeth Skinner
1805–
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
ES

Spouses(s)

Salathiel Covington
1815–1866
Birth Location: Mississippi
SC

Children(s)

Susie Hughes
1858–1933
Birth Location: Texas
SH
Paulie Covington
1868–1900
Birth Location: ,,MS,
PC
Nancy Holt
1850–1918
Birth Location: Mississippi
NH
Sarah Hughes
1851–1942
Birth Location: –
SH
James Sr
1847–
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
JS
John Covington
1846–1918
Birth Location: Holmes Co, Mississippi, USA
JC
Elijah Covington
1855–1934
Birth Location: Mississippi
EC
Albert Covington
1859–
Birth Location: Texas
AC

Mary Covington's Ancestors

Self
Mary Covington
1827–1912
Birth Place: Mississippi
Parents
Zachariah Sproles
1805–1875
North Carolina, USA
Elizabeth Skinner
1805–
South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Mary Covington's Descendants

1.
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Mary ('Polly' Elizabeth) Covington (Jan 02, 1827–Mar 13, 1912) m. Salathiel Covington (abt 1815–abt 1866)
  1. 1. Susie (Francis) Hughes 1858–1933 m. Andrew (Jackson) Hughes 1853–1938
    1. 1. T (Josie) Kelly 1876– m. J (D) Kelly 1868–1936
      1. 1. Viola Kelly 1898–
      2. 2. Buford Kelly 1900–
      3. 3. Marvin Kelly 1902–
      4. 4. Vina Kelly 1905–
      5. 5. Rosa Kelly 1909–
      6. 6. Alva Kelly 1913–
      7. 7. DeWitt Kelly 1916–
      8. 8. Etheline Kelly 1918–
      9. 9. Ezra Kelly 1922–
    2. 2. John (William) Hughes 1877–1944 m. Lenora (Elizabeth) Hughes 1880–1965
      1. 1. Albert (Drew) Hughes 1904–1904
      2. 2. Robert (Irvin) Hughes 1906–
      3. 3. Arthur (Andrew) Hughes 1908–
      4. 4. William (Elbert) Hughes 1910–
      5. 5. Grady (Thomas) Hughes 1912–1923
      6. 6. Nettie (Ida) Hughes 1913–
      7. 7. Lettie Hughes 1915–
      8. 8. Matilda (Gladis) Hughes 1918–1918
      9. 9. Lonel ("Lonnie" Jenkin) Hughes 1921–
    3. 3. O (Allie) Kennon 1879–1926 m. Emmious Kennon 1876–1912
      1. 1. Mae Kennon 1900–
      2. 2. Willie Kennon 1902–
      3. 3. Larrie Kennon 1904–
      4. 4. Drew Kennon 1906–
      5. 5. Jessie (J) Kennon 1906–
      6. 6. Minnie Kennon 1911–
    4. 4. Robert (E Alonzo 'Lonnie') Hughes 1881–1971 m. Mattie (U Verna) Hughes 1885–
      1. 1. Baby 1904–1904
      2. 2. Joseph (Burnice) Hughes 1905–
      3. 3. Laurel (Eugene) Hughes 1908–
      4. 4. Morris (Earl) Hughes 1913–
      5. 5. Twin (Baby) Girl 1917–1917
      6. 6. Twin (Baby) Girl 1917–1917
      7. 7. Willie (Louise) Hughes 1918–
      8. 8. Lonnie (Clyde) Hughes 1921–
      9. 9. Henry (Allen) Hughes 1923–
      10. 10. Twin Brother 1923–1923
      11. 11. Verna (Irene) Hughes 1925–
    5. 5. Leo (Vina) Hatton 1883– m. William Bailey 1875–
      1. 1. Audrey Bailey 1920–
      2. 2. William (Andrew) Bailey 1921–
      3. 3. Joe (Weldon) Bailey 1923–
      4. 4. Leona Hatton 1908–
      5. 5. Loron (Franklin) Hatton 1910–
      6. 6. Francis Hatton 1912–
    6. 6. Ollie Hughes 1884–1887
    7. 7. Melvin Hughes 1886–1886
    8. 8. Rison (Peter) Hughes 1887– m. Minnie (O) Hughes 1889–
      1. 1. Neulan Hughes 1914–
      2. 2. Leathel Hughes 1915–
      3. 3. Ila (Reatha) Hughes 1919–
    9. 9. Tinnie Hatton 1890– m. Lonnie Hatton 1891–
      1. 1. A (J Leon) Hatton 1918–
      2. 2. Edgbert (V) Hatton 1920–
      3. 3. Gladys (Marguerite) Hatton 1922–
      4. 4. Nulen (D) Hatton 1924–
      5. 5. Odessa (Francis) Hatton 1925–
    10. 10. James (West) Hughes 1892– m. Ina (Jewell) Hughes 1896–
    11. 11. J (Elijah) Hughes 1896– m. Leona Hughes 1902–
      1. 1. Lloyd (Marlen) Hughes 1920–
      2. 2. Roy (David) Hughes 1923–
    12. 12. Elzie (E) Martin 1898– m. Floyd Martin 1901–1975
      1. 1. Dillon (Franklin) Hughes 1920–
    13. 13. Andrew (Beauron) Hughes 1899– m. Averial Hughes 1905–
      1. 1. Bernard Hughes 1923–
    14. 14. Mattie Hughes 1894–1992 m. John (Burton) Holt 1891–1961
      1. 1. Dorthy (May) Holt 1914–1916
      2. 2. Rogers (Mayrel Holt) Sr 1915–1999 m. Mildred Holt 1915–1996
        1. 1. Mayrel Mills 1940–2007
      3. 3. Paul (Odel) Holt 1920–2004 m. Jackie Jones 1925–2017
        1. 1. Larry (Paul) Holt 1945–2000
        2. 2. Johnny (Ray) Holt 1950–2018
      4. 4. Blanch (Marie) Rice 1921–2013 m. Earl (Rice) Jr 1921–1971
      5. 5. Harold (Lloyd) Holt 1927–1994 m. Lillian (Joy) Holt 1922–2022
    15. 15. George (P) Hughes 1888–
    16. 16. Elija Hughes 1896–
  2. 2. Paulie Covington 1868–1900 m. James (Archibald 'Archie') Holt 1865–1952
    1. 1. DeWitt (Talmadge) Holt 1886–1979 m. Minnie (A) Holt 1890–1983
      1. 1. Doris Tate 1918–
        1. 1. Willie (Mack) Tate 1939–1968
    2. 2. Hale (Snyder) Holt 1888–1972
    3. 3. James ('Jim' Archibald Holt) Jr 1890–1976
    4. 4. Lee (Thomas) Holt 1892–1982
    5. 5. Elmer (Chester) Holt 1894–1984 m. Ella Holt –1969
    6. 6. Minnie (Ola) Ramsey 1898–1981
  3. 3. Nancy (Elizabeth) Holt 1850–1918 m. William (F. "Arch") Holt 1850–1908
    1. 1. E (F) Holt 1871–
    2. 2. William (Robert) Holt 1873–1926 m. Fannie Samford 1879–1968
      1. 1. Edna (P) Holt 1913–2002
      2. 2. Evie (Lena) Holt 1899–
      3. 3. Everett (Garner) Holt 1901–1951
      4. 4. Robert (Vernon) Holt 1904–
    3. 3. M (J) Holt 1875–
    4. 4. James Holt 1877–
      1. 1. Homer Holt 1898–
      2. 2. Robert (Guy) Holt 1901–
      3. 3. William (Zed) Holt 1905–
      4. 4. Dura (Elizabeth) Holt 1907–
      5. 5. Rosa (L) Holt 1910–1971
    5. 5. E (L) Holt 1879–
  4. 4. Sarah (Jane) Hughes 1851–1942 m. Andrew (Franklin) Hughes 1857–1917
    1. 1. Ola (Pl) Hughes 1884–1969
    2. 2. John (William Calvin) Hughes 1880–1966 m. Noda (Grace) Hughes 1888–1957
      1. 1. Jewell (Theron Hughes) Sr 1906–1961 m. Thelma (Lydia) Hughes 1905–1996
        1. 1. Jewell (Theron Hughes) Jr 1925–1984
        2. 2. Raymond (D Jack) Hughes 1927–1998
        3. 3. Dalton Hughes 1930–1930
        4. 4. Marvin (Alton) Hughes 1930–1986
        5. 5. Robert ("Bob") Hughes 1932–1976
        6. 6. Kenneth (Gene) Hughes 1934–2010
        7. 7. Mary (Grace) Hughes 1944–2011
      2. 2. Vernice (H) Hughes 1909–1977
      3. 3. Paul Hughes 1913–1966
      4. 4. Elmber (Averett) Hughes 1915–1915
      5. 5. Frank Hughes 1919–1941
    3. 3. Ira Hughes 1885–
    4. 4. Leila ("Lula") Hughes 1887–1980
    5. 5. Josephine (Elizabeth) Hughes 1889–1943
    6. 6. Nancy (Meldrop) Hughes 1892–
    7. 7. Earnest (C) Hughes 1897–1952
  5. 5. James (T Covington) Sr 1847– m. Mary (E) Covington 1849–1902
    1. 1. R (A P) Covington 1867–
    2. 2. S (E) Covington 1870–
    3. 3. Ellen (J) Dorsett 1872–1964 m. Calhoun Estes 1869–1894 m. Charlie Dorsett 1871–1951
      1. 1. Ozro Estes 1892–1894
    4. 4. Susie (B) Thomas 1877–1963 m. John (H) Thomas 1874–1930
      1. 1. Cartwright Thomas 1905–
      2. 2. Jinnie (Lee) Thomas 1910–
    5. 5. James (Thomas Covington) Jr 1877–
  6. 6. John (Calvin) Covington 1846–1918 m. Maria (Loadicea) Covington 1849–1927
  7. 7. Elijah (Leander) Covington 1855–1934 m. Mollie Covington 1859–1898
  8. 8. Albert Covington 1859–

Mary Covington's Timeline

7 Records

1827
Jan 02, 1827
Birth of Mary 'Polly' Elizabeth Covington in North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, USA
1830
1 Jun 1830
Age 3
Mary 'Polly' Elizabeth Covington resided here in Richmond Co, North Carolina, USA
Richmond Co, North Carolina, USA
1840
1 Jun 1840
Age 13
Mary 'Polly' Elizabeth Covington resided here in Holmes Co, Mississippi, USA
Holmes Co, Mississippi, USA
1850
30 Aug 1850
Age 23
Mary 'Polly' Elizabeth Covington resided here in Holmes Co, Mississippi, USA
Holmes Co, Mississippi, USA
1860
18 Jul 1860
Age 33
Mary 'Polly' Elizabeth Covington resided here in Beat 6, Shelby Co, Texas, USA
Beat 6, Shelby Co, Texas, USA
1880
2 Jul 1880
Age 53
Mary 'Polly' Elizabeth Covington resided here in Shelby C, Texas, USA
Shelby C, Texas, USA
1912
Mar 13, 1912
Age 85
Death of Mary 'Polly' Elizabeth Covington in ,Shelby Co,TX,
,Shelby Co,TX,

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jan 02, 1827
    Event Place: North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Shelby, Texas; Roll: 1326; Page: 23C; Enumeration District: 087
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Beat 5, Shelby, Texas; Roll: M653_1304; Page: 405; Family History Library Film: 805304
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Holmes, Mississippi; Roll: M432_373; Page: 255A; Image: 60
    [4] Texas Certificates of Death

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Place: Mississippi
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Beat 5, Shelby, Texas; Roll: M653_1304; Page: 405; Family History Library Film: 805304

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1830
    Event Place: Richmond Co, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Richmond, North Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 124; Page: 187; Family History Library Film: 0018090

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1840
    Event Place: Holmes Co, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Holmes, Mississippi; Page: 258

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 30 Aug 1850
    Event Place: Holmes Co, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Holmes, Mississippi; Roll: M432_373; Page: 255A; Image: 60

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 18 Jul 1860
    Event Place: Beat 6, Shelby Co, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Beat 5, Shelby, Texas; Roll: M653_1304; Page: 405; Family History Library Film: 805304

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Jul 1880
    Event Place: Shelby C, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Shelby, Texas; Roll: 1326; Page: 23C; Enumeration District: 087

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Mar 13, 1912
    Event Place: ,Shelby Co,TX,

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: ,Shelby Co,Texas,
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