Samuel Covey Jr.
M, b. circa 1772, d. after 18 June 1860
| Father | Samuel Covey b. b 1755, d. 29 Jan 1822 |
| Mother | (?) Yearns/Hearns b. c 1755, d. prob about 1800 |
| Relationship | 4th great-granduncle of Pamela Joyce Wood |
| Last Edited | 13 Sep 2021 |
Samuel Covey Jr. was born circa 1772 at Connecticut.1 He was the son of Samuel Covey and (?) Yearns/Hearns. Samuel Covey Jr. married Permelia Burr. Samuel Covey Jr. died after 18 June 1860.2
This writer finds it interesting that the History of Chesterfield, NH shows a Joseph Covey of that town was there in 1770. Another entry shows a Samuel Covey and wife Mary, had a son born there 3 June 1773.
There has been nothing else found on this Samuel and Mary. Is it possible that Mary is Samuel's first wife who gave birth to Sam Jr, in 1773? This would also connect our line up with that of Joseph Covey, who married Theodosia Hooker and resided Acton, Vermont later.
While Samuel Jr is shown to be born CT in the 1860 census, and we know that his father was in Fort Anne in 1777, is it possible that they resided New Hampshire for a few years before going to Fort Anne? If not, who is this mysterious Samuel Covey and wife Mary, who had Samuel Jr in 1773? Perhaps Samuel Jr named his first daughter Mary after his mother?3,4 He On 13 May 1813, Samuel Covey, Jr., his wife and family were summoned to depart town, along with other Alburgh residents. In these situations, if the persons were actually served with the warrant, and the family remained, the town had terminated any responsibility for providing for their support, no matter how destitute. During these times, small towns could not assume the financial burden of caring for those who could not care for themselves.5 According to "The History of Huntingdon, Chateaugay and Beauharnois" by Robert Sellar, 1888, Samuel Covey Jr was a cooper by trade, and made wooden bowls and dishes when he wasn't out hunting moose and bear.
He supposedly moved to "La Tortue" for a year from Covey Hill before Clarenceville, and then back. It is said he was a guide in Prevost's expedition to Plattsburgh in 1812, but by 1830 he had moved back to Franklin to be near his brothers, Enos, James and Archibald. He resided on First Range, Lot 51, in Franklin Centre.
Martha Cieglo visited the area many years ago and sent a photo of the home that supposedly belonged to Sam Jr and wife Permelia.6,7
According to Sellar's history, Samuel Covey Jr died at his son John's home in Gananoque, Ontario at the age of 86 years, and his wife Pamelia died the next year. No evidence can be found as yet to support this, and both Samuel Covey Jr. and Pamelia were listed in the 1860 census of Alburgh, Vermont. Samuel was listed as aged 88 years at that time.7 He appeared on the census of 18 June 1860 at Alburgh, Grand Isle Co, Vermont; Samuel Covey was aged 88, born Connecticut, his wife Permelia, 82, born New York and they were living with their son Daniel Covey, then 55, his wife Polly and their family.8
This writer finds it interesting that the History of Chesterfield, NH shows a Joseph Covey of that town was there in 1770. Another entry shows a Samuel Covey and wife Mary, had a son born there 3 June 1773.
There has been nothing else found on this Samuel and Mary. Is it possible that Mary is Samuel's first wife who gave birth to Sam Jr, in 1773? This would also connect our line up with that of Joseph Covey, who married Theodosia Hooker and resided Acton, Vermont later.
While Samuel Jr is shown to be born CT in the 1860 census, and we know that his father was in Fort Anne in 1777, is it possible that they resided New Hampshire for a few years before going to Fort Anne? If not, who is this mysterious Samuel Covey and wife Mary, who had Samuel Jr in 1773? Perhaps Samuel Jr named his first daughter Mary after his mother?3,4 He On 13 May 1813, Samuel Covey, Jr., his wife and family were summoned to depart town, along with other Alburgh residents. In these situations, if the persons were actually served with the warrant, and the family remained, the town had terminated any responsibility for providing for their support, no matter how destitute. During these times, small towns could not assume the financial burden of caring for those who could not care for themselves.5 According to "The History of Huntingdon, Chateaugay and Beauharnois" by Robert Sellar, 1888, Samuel Covey Jr was a cooper by trade, and made wooden bowls and dishes when he wasn't out hunting moose and bear.
He supposedly moved to "La Tortue" for a year from Covey Hill before Clarenceville, and then back. It is said he was a guide in Prevost's expedition to Plattsburgh in 1812, but by 1830 he had moved back to Franklin to be near his brothers, Enos, James and Archibald. He resided on First Range, Lot 51, in Franklin Centre.
Martha Cieglo visited the area many years ago and sent a photo of the home that supposedly belonged to Sam Jr and wife Permelia.6,7
According to Sellar's history, Samuel Covey Jr died at his son John's home in Gananoque, Ontario at the age of 86 years, and his wife Pamelia died the next year. No evidence can be found as yet to support this, and both Samuel Covey Jr. and Pamelia were listed in the 1860 census of Alburgh, Vermont. Samuel was listed as aged 88 years at that time.7 He appeared on the census of 18 June 1860 at Alburgh, Grand Isle Co, Vermont; Samuel Covey was aged 88, born Connecticut, his wife Permelia, 82, born New York and they were living with their son Daniel Covey, then 55, his wife Polly and their family.8
Family | Permelia Burr b. c 1778, d. a 1860 |
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Citations
- [S202] 1860 US Federal Census , He was listed as aged 88 years, born CT.
- [S202] 1860 US Federal Census , Vermont, Grand Isle Co, Alburg. Roll: M653_1318, Page: 576.
- [S417] Oren E. Randall, History of Chesterfield, NH, p. 260.
- [S1625] Ancestry.com Inc., 2021: NH Birth Records, 1631-1920 , Birth of Samuel Covey.
- [S541] Allen L. Stratton, History of Alburgh, Vermont, p. 366-369.
- [S742] Robert Sellar, History of Huntingdon County.
- [S667] Personal Research & Conjecture of Pam Wood Waugh.
- [S202] 1860 US Federal Census , Vermont, Grand Isle Co, Alburgh. Series: M653 Roll: 1318 Page: 576.