Daniel James Covey

     Daniel James Covey was born on 30 January 1842 at Caldwell's Manor, (now Missisquoi Co), Quebec. He was the son of Walter Covey and Mary Tryon. Daniel James Covey was baptized on 8 May 1842 at St Armand, Missisquoi Co, Quebec.¹ He married Mary Ann Bacheldor, daughter of David Bacheldor, on 7 September 1864 at Stanstead, Stanstead Co, Quebec; Stanstead Methodist Church. Daniel James Covey died on 9 October 1869 at Delhi, Michigan, at age 27; Stanstead Journal.
     It appears that Daniel J. Covey enlisted into 8th Regiment, Co. B on 1 February 1862. His residence was then listed as Derby. Daniel is said to have been mustered out 18 February 1862. He re-enlisted 18 Febuary 1864, deserted 18 May 1864, was returned on 10 may 1865 under Pres. Proc. War Department and received a dishonorable discharge 11 May 1865.