James Edward Covington

HAIRSTON.org ID#1124, b. 21 April 1891, d. 4 September 1977
Birth*James Edward Covington was born on 21 April 1891 in North Carolina.1,2 
Marriage*He married Annie Marshall JAMES, daughter of Rorer Anderson JAMES and Ann Marshall WILSON, in 1929. 
Census 1930James Edward Covington appeared on the 1930 census of Ann Marshall WILSON on 10 April 1930 in Pittsylvania, Virginia; Annie W. James 23 widow, John B. James 24 son, Helen H. James 23 daughter-in-law, John B. James 0 grandson, James E. Covington 38 son-in-law, Annie J. Covington 28 daughter, Ann W. Covington 0 granddaughter.3 
Residence*James Edward Covington lived about 1935 in Shanghai, China.1 
Census 1940*He was Head of Household in the 1940 Federal Census on 16 May 1940 in Henrico, Virginia.1

 
Census 1950*He was Head of Household in the 1950 Federal Census on 7 April 1950 in Richmond City, Virginia. James E. Covington 58, Annie J. Covington 48 wife, James E. Covington Jr. 15 son. Daughters Anne W. 20 and Elizabeth 19 were listed but crossed out because they were in college and not living at home.4 
Death*He died on 4 September 1977 at age 86.2 
Burial*He was buried in Beaver Creek Plantation Cemetery, Henry, Virginia.2 

Family

Annie Marshall JAMES b. 16 Dec 1901, d. 20 Aug 1966
Child
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Sources (www.HAIRSTON.org)

  1. [S1940] 1940 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  2. [S48] Photo of Grave Marker - only photos of grave markers that are contemporary to the deceased individuals death are acceptable for genealogical proof. Find-a-Grave, personal photos and other sources.
  3. [S1930] 1930 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  4. [S1950] 1950 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  5. [S257] Obituary.
Last Edited19 May 2026