JAMES COVINGTON, farmer. Sec. 1; P. 0. Havana; was born in Dearborn Co., Ind., Feb. 10, 1824, where he resided till he came West, in 1844, locating in Crane Creek Township, Mason Co., Ill., in the fall of that year, where he engaged in farming. After a residence in Crane Creek of about three years, he came to Havana Township, where he has since resided. He has served as School Trustee some three terms, and is the present incumbent. Married, April 1, 1851, Miss Sarah Wheeler, who was born in Logan Co., Ill.; she died May 30, 1859. Three children by this union, two of whom are living—Arabella, wife of William Prettyman, and Susan P., wife of James Henninger; Catharine, died March 6, 1864. In 1865. he married Sarah Hole, daughter of Stephen Hole; she was born in Washington Co., Ind.; her death occurred in May 1870. By this union there are two children: William T. and Stephen H. Mr. Covington owns 220 acres of farm lands, and 160 acres of timber.



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