Son of Joshua David Covey and Lydia Adamson

m1: Maranda E. VanHoy, 1861.
Seven children inc:
-America Alice 1862–bef 1880
-John Franklin 1864–1895
-William Oliver 1866–1935
-Larrinda/Laurina Jane "Jennie" (twin) Mar 29 1868–Sep 16 1950, m: Bowden.
-Legina (twin) Mar 29 1868-bef 1880
-Lydia Ann 1870–1871
-Minnie Valinda 1872–Mar 19 1899/Henry

Maranda died 1874.

m: Mary Isabell/Ines Morris 1875
Seven ch:
-Infant Girl 1875-1875
-Hester May. 1877–1897
-Enoch Marvin 1879–1881
-Wesley Earl 1880–1881
-Authur Morris 1882–1956
-Oscar Orestess 1885–1924
-Nellie Eleanor 1887–1888

m3: Unknown, named only as his third wife in obit, abt 1921

John was father of 14, only 4 survived him: William, Jennie (Bowman), Oscar and Arthur.

1860 Deepwater Henry MO: COVEY Jacob/24, Sarah M/22, Mary V/3, Marth L/8mo; COVEY Joshua/63, Levi/23, John/17.

1870 Deepwater COVEY John/28/farmer/1300 acres in home of ARMSTRONG James/36, Minerva/34 and children. Next household is John's family: COVEY Marinda/27, Allace/8, Franklin/6, William/4, twins Lorandia/2, Legina/2.
Next door is brother COVEY Jacob and Sarah with ch May/Mary, Martha, Idella, Lyda and John.

1880 Henry Co MO: COVEY John/34/farmer, Mary I/28, John F./16, William O./14, Lorinda J/12, Minnie V./8, Hester E/3.

1900 Henry Co MO: COVEY John/51, Mary I/47, Authur M/18, Oscar/15. Mary has 2 of 7 ch living.

1910 Pleasant Gap, Bates MO: COVEY John/67, Mary I/58. Two of 7 ch living.

1920 Appleton City, St. Clair MO: COVEY John/77, Mary/67.

"Obituary from The Appleton City Journal, Appleton City, St. Clair, MO, Thursday, Mar. 2, 1922:

IN MEMORY OF JOHN COVEY

John Covey was born in Georgetown, Mo., August 1, 1842, and departed this life at his home in Appleton City, Mo., February 21, 1922, aged 79 years, 6 months and 20 days. His education was received in the common schools of the community in which he grew. When the Civil war broke out he was one of the first to enlist, serving his country almost three years. Upon his discharge from the army he engaged in farming and this was his occupation until he retired and moved to Appleton City.
July 25, 1861, he was married to Miss Miranda D. Vanhoy, and to this union six children were born, only two of whom survive the deceased, W. O. Covey and Mrs. Jennie Bowden. After the death of his companion which occurred Mar. 14, 1874, in the fall of 1875 he was again married to Ines Morris, and to this union six children were born, two of whom are now living: A. M. Covey and O. O. Covey. The companion of the second union died February 13, 1921. He is survived by the wife of his third marriage, who so devotedly and lovingly cared for him during his last illness.
Thus ended the life of a worthy citizen, a loving father, a faithful companion and a loyal churchman. Our brother going from us has made earth poorer but heaven richer and nearer to us because he is there.
The funeral services were conducted by his pastor, Rev. C. A. Waters, of the Appleton City M. E. church at White Oak church in Henry county, after which the body was laid to rest in the church cemetery."

Obit submitted by: Karen Foreman

(Alert: Obit refers to 2nd wife as Ines Morris; she was Mary Isabell Morris. It is possible her nickname was Ines. Also states he had six children with each of his first two wives, per census and burial records, he had seven with each.)


dbl marker with Mary I., his 2nd wife.
His death cert signed by son W.O. Covey, Appleton City. John shown as married, wife not named.