George Herbert Covey1

M, b. October 1875
FatherSamuel Covey b. 16 Jan 1836, d. b 1910
MotherElizabeth Jane Coates b. c 1849, d. Jan 1927
Relationship3rd cousin 3 times removed of Pamela Joyce Wood
     George Herbert Covey was born in October 1875 at New York.2,3 He was the son of Samuel Covey and Elizabeth Jane Coates.
     George Herbert Covey appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 at Bedford, Westchester Co, New York; George H. Covey, 36, Grace B., 33, Olivia, 6, Louise M. 4, Edwin B., 1, Elizabeth Jane, mother, widowed, 59, and Harriet M., sister, 18, single.4 George Herbert Covey was in Potsdam looking for teachers to come work in his area. He was District Superintendent for the schools of Westchester County, and he was then a resident of Katonah. The article in the Potsadm Herald Recorder mentions his brother Thomas of Potsdam.1
Last Edited11 Nov 2005

Citations

  1. [S636] Northern NY Historical Newspapers, online http://news.nnyln.net/, Potsdam Herald Recorder, Friday, 30 Apr 1926. Article about George Herbert Covey.
  2. [S87] 1880 US Census, New York, Clinton Co, Clinton. FHL #1254819; NA Film #T9-0819; Page 252B.
  3. [S428] 1900 US Federal Census , New York, St Lawrence Co, Potsdam. Roll: T623 1158; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 135. Household of Daniel/Samuel Covey.
  4. [S212] 1910 US Federal Census , New York, Westchester Co, Bedford. Series: T624; Roll: 1088; Page: 52B; Enumeration District: 4; Part: 2; Line: 24. Household of George H. Covey.