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     Mildred ONeal was born on 7 Apr 1912 in AL.^1,2 She was the daughter of James Elliott ONeal Sr. and Julia Ann Rebecca Wilson. Mildred ONeal was enumerated in the census of 1920 in Enterprise, Coffee Co., AL, in the household of James Elliott ONeal Sr.²

Mildred ONeal married Halbert Strawn Ives in 1935 in Broward Co., FL.³ The obituary of James Elliott ONeal Sr. named Rosie Lee Adcock and Mildred Ives, daughter/s, as surviving, 17 Aug 1936.⁴ She was enumerated in the census of 1940 in Lake Worth, Palm Beach Co., FL, in the household of Julia Ann Rebecca Wilson.⁵ Mildred ONeal was enumerated in the census of 1945 in Lake Worth, Palm Beach Co., FL, in the household of Halbert Strawn Ives (her husband.)⁶

Mildred ONeal died on 9 Jan 1975 in Palm Beach Co., FL, at age 62.¹ She was buried in Hillcrest Memorial Park, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Co., FL.⁷

     James Elliott ONeal Jr. was born on 20 Nov 1914 in Pike Co., AL.^1,2,3,4 He was the son of James Elliott ONeal Sr. and Julia Ann Rebecca Wilson. James Elliott ONeal Jr. was enumerated in the census of 1920 in Enterprise, Coffee Co., AL, in the household of James Elliott ONeal Sr.³ James Elliott ONeal Jr. was enumerated in the census of 1935 in Palm Beach Co., FL, in the household of James Elliott ONeal Sr.⁵ The obituary of James Elliott ONeal Sr. named James R. ONeal, Sam W. ONeal, Sidney ONeal, William Owen ONeal, Less B. ONeal, Brantley Savage ONeal, James Elliott ONeal Jr. and Henry Hill ONeal, son/s, as surviving, 17 Aug 1936.⁶

James Elliott ONeal Jr. began military service on 8 Nov 1941 in Camp Blanding, Clay Co., FL, as a Private. He was single and his occupation was hotel clerk. He was enumerated in the census of 1945 in Lake Worth, Palm Beach Co., FL, in the household of William Owen ONeal.⁷

James Elliott ONeal Jr. died on 15 Mar 1983 in Lantana, Palm Beach Co., FL, at age 68.^2,8,9 He was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Lantana, Palm Beach Co., FL.¹⁰

     Grace Luella Ham was born on 19 Jan 1893 in Butts Co., GA.^1,2,3,4

Grace Luella Ham married James Edward Cornell Sr., son of George Percival Cornell Sr. and Lucinda Elder, on 8 May 1914 in Butts Co., GA.⁵ Grace Luella Ham was enumerated in the census of 1920 in Indian Spring, Butts Co., GA, in the household of James Edward Cornell Sr.³ Grace Luella Ham was enumerated in the census of 1930 in Indian Spring, Butts Co., GA, in the household of James Edward Cornell Sr.⁴ Grace Luella Ham was enumerated in the census of 1940 in Indian Spring, Butts Co., GA, in the household of James Edward Cornell Sr.⁶ Grace Luella Ham was enumerated in the census of 1950 in Indian Spring, Butts Co., GA, in the household of James Edward Cornell Sr.⁷

Grace Luella Ham died on 12 Apr 1964 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, at age 71 while her residence was in Butts Co., Ga.^8,1,2 She was buried on 14 Apr 1964 in Jackson City Cemetery, Jackson, Butts Co., GA.^1,2

     O. S. Duke married Fannie Kimbell on 9 Nov 1890 in Butts Co., GA.¹

     David A. Covington Sr. was born on 18 Oct 1809 in NC.^1,2

David A. Covington Sr. married Susan Ann Gathings on 23 Feb 1837 in Anson Co., NC.³ David A. Covington Sr. was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1850 in Monroe, Union Co., NC, with others in the household: Susan Ann Gathings, Nancy Jane Covington, Mary A. Covington, Martha W. Covington and Susan G. Covington.⁴

David A. Covington Sr. left a will dated 18 Oct 1859 in Union Co., NC. Heirs: Mary A. Covington, Susan G. Covington, Martha W. Covington, Celestia A. Covington, David A. Covington Jr. and James G. Covington. Heir and Executor: Susan Ann Gathings.⁵ David A. Covington Sr. was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1860 in Monroe, Union Co., NC, with others in the household: Susan Ann Gathings, Mary A. Covington, Martha W. Covington, Susan G. Covington, Celestia A. Covington and David A. Covington Jr.²

David A. Covington Sr. died on 15 Mar 1870 at age 60.¹ He was buried in Monroe City Cemetery (Suncrest), Monroe, Union Co., NC.⁶ His estate was probated in Mar 1870 in Union Co., NC. Heirs: Mary A. Covington, Martha W. Covington, Susan G. Covington, Celestia A. Covington, David A. Covington Jr. and James G. Covington, 4 daughters and 2 sons. Heir and Executor: Susan Ann Gathings, his wife, his sons-in-law. Mentioned: Thomas Winchester Bickett, Columbus C. Lockhart, Hugh W. Houston and Robert V. Houston.⁷

     Susan Ann Gathings was born on 14 Aug 1821 in NC.^2,3

Susan Ann Gathings married David A. Covington Sr. on 23 Feb 1837 in Anson Co., NC.¹ Susan Ann Gathings was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Monroe, Union Co., NC, in the household of David A. Covington Sr.⁴

In the will of David A. Covington Sr., dated 18 Oct 1859 in Union Co., NC, Susan Ann Gathings was named as an heir, and executor of the estate.⁵ She was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Monroe, Union Co., NC, in the household of David A. Covington Sr.³ Susan Ann Gathings was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1870 in Monroe, Union Co., NC, with others in the household: David A. Covington Jr. and James G. Covington.⁶

In the probate of the will of David A. Covington Sr., dated Mar 1870 in Union Co., NC, Susan Ann Gathings, her husband, was named as an heir, and executor of the estate.⁷ She was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1880 in Monroe, Union Co., NC, with others in the household: James G. Covington.⁸

Susan Ann Gathings died on 15 Dec 1897 at age 76.² She was buried in Monroe City Cemetery (Suncrest), Monroe, Union Co., NC.⁹

     Martha W. Covington was born on 6 Jun 1847 in Lanes Creek, Union Co., NC.¹ She was the daughter of David A. Covington Sr. and Susan Ann Gathings. Alternatively, Martha W. Covington was born on 6 Jun 1848 in Lanes Creek, Union Co., NC.^2,3 She was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Monroe, Union Co., NC, in the household of David A. Covington Sr.⁴

In the will of David A. Covington Sr., dated 18 Oct 1859 in Union Co., NC, Martha W. Covington was named as an heir.⁵ She was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Monroe, Union Co., NC, in the household of David A. Covington Sr.³

Martha W. Covington married Columbus C. Lockhart on 11 Jan 1865 in Union Co., NC.^6,7 Martha W. Covington was enumerated in the census of 1870 in Monroe, Union Co., NC, in the household of Columbus C. Lockhart.⁸

In the probate of David A. Covington Sr.'s estate, dated Mar 1870 in Union Co., NC, Martha W. Covington, his daughter, was named as an heir.⁹ She was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1880 in Monroe, Union Co., NC, (as the second family in the dwelling with her mother, Susan Ann Gathings.)¹⁰ She was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1900 in Monroe, Union Co., NC.¹¹

Martha W. Covington left a will dated 4 Jun 1901 in Union Co., NC. Heirs: Jesse Lockhart, Walter Lockhart, Charles Lockhart and Celestia Alice Lockhart, 3 sons and 1 daughter. Witnesses: Thomas Walter Bickett and Anna Ashcraft, subscribing witnesses, a nephew and niece.¹² Martha W. Covington was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Monroe, Union Co., NC, in the household of unresearched people (her son.)¹³

In 1913, Martha W. Lockhart was the informant of the death of her twin sister, Susan G. Covington.^14,15,16

Martha W. Covington died on 1 Mar 1923 in Monroe, Union Co., NC, at age 75.² She was buried on 2 Mar 1923 in Monroe City Cemetery (Suncrest), Monroe, Union Co., NC.^17,2,18 Her estate was probated on 22 Mar 1923 in Union Co., NC. Heirs: Charles Lockhart, Walter Lockhart, Jesse Lockhart and James C. Richardson, 3 sons and 1 grandson. Witnesses: Anna Bickett and Frank Bunyan Ashcraft, Frank added during probate, as Thomas W. had since died. The final settlement took place on 25 Jul 1930.¹⁹

     Susan G. Covington was born on 6 Jun 1847 in Lanes Creek, Union Co., NC.^1,2 She was the daughter of David A. Covington Sr. and Susan Ann Gathings. Alternatively, Susan G. Covington was born on 6 Jun 1848.^3,4 She was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Monroe, Union Co., NC, in the household of David A. Covington Sr.⁵

In the will of David A. Covington Sr., dated 18 Oct 1859 in Union Co., NC, Susan G. Covington was named as an heir.⁶ She was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Monroe, Union Co., NC, in the household of David A. Covington Sr.⁴

Susan G. Covington married Hugh W. Houston on 30 Jan 1866 in Union Co., NC.^7,2,3

In the probate of David A. Covington Sr.'s estate, dated Mar 1870 in Union Co., NC, Susan G. Covington, his daughter, was named as an heir.⁸ She was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Monroe, Union Co., NC, in the household of Hugh W. Houston.⁹ Susan G. Covington was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Monroe, Union Co., NC, in the household of Hugh W. Houston.¹⁰ Susan G. Covington was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1910 in Monroe, Union Co., NC, with others in the household: Sue Blakeney, Rosa Blakeney, Alice Blakeney, Martha Blakeney, Willie Blakeney and Maggie Blakeney.¹¹

Susan G. Covington left a will dated 18 Jul 1913 in Union Co., NC. Heirs: William C. Brewer, Samuel Wait Brewer, Sue Blakeney, Rosa Blakeney, Alice Blakeney, Martha Blakeney, Willie Blakeney and Maggie Blakeney, the 6 grandchildren of her 2 deceased daughters, Sue and Maggie. She mentions Sue Houston and Margaret Houston, her deceased daughters. She left money to Mrs. Harriet Doster's 5 children, and left 1/9 share of the estate to Mrs. Jane Benton, sharing with her 8 grandchildren.¹²

Susan G. Covington died on 17 Dec 1913 in Monroe, Union Co., NC, at age 66 her twin, sister; the informant of the death was Martha W. Lockhart.^13,1,2 Susan G. Covington was buried on 18 Dec 1913 in Monroe City Cemetery (Suncrest), Monroe, Union Co., NC.^14,1 Her estate was probated on 9 Feb 1914 in Union Co., NC.¹⁵

     Celestia A. Covington was born on 30 Jan 1852 in NC.^1,2 She was the daughter of David A. Covington Sr. and Susan Ann Gathings.

In the will of David A. Covington Sr., dated 18 Oct 1859 in Union Co., NC, Celestia A. Covington was named as an heir.³ She was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Monroe, Union Co., NC, in the household of David A. Covington Sr.²

Celestia A. Covington married Robert V. Houston on 12 Feb 1868 in Union Co., NC.⁴ Celestia A. Covington was enumerated in the census of 1870 in Monroe, Union Co., NC, in the household of Robert V. Houston.⁵

In the probate of David A. Covington Sr.'s estate, dated Mar 1870 in Union Co., NC, Celestia A. Covington, his daughter, was named as an heir.⁶ She was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Monroe, Union Co., NC, in the household of Robert V. Houston.⁷

Celestia A. Covington died on 2 Jun 1889 at age 37.¹ She was buried in Suncrest Cemetery, Monroe, Union Co., NC.¹ Her estate was probated on 3 Apr 1899 in Union Co., NC. Heirs: Robert V. Houston, David Houston, Ellen Houston, Clarence Houston, Hugh W. Houston, Lola Houston and Celestia C. Houston, namely, her husband (also guardian for Lola and Celestis), 3 sons, and 3 daughters, namely, her deceased brother, brother's wife, and their 6 children. Mentioned: David A. Covington Jr., Mary A. Simmons, Catherine Covington, David Covington, Mary Covington, Susie Covington, Eva Belle Covington and Celestia Covington.⁸

     David A. Covington Jr. was born on 2 Dec 1853 in Monroe, Union Co., NC.^1,2 He was the son of David A. Covington Sr. and Susan Ann Gathings.

In the will of David A. Covington Sr., dated 18 Oct 1859 in Union Co., NC, David A. Covington Jr. was named as an heir.³ He was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Monroe, Union Co., NC, in the household of David A. Covington Sr.² David A. Covington Jr. was enumerated in the census of 1870 in Monroe, Union Co., NC, in the household of Susan Ann Gathings.⁴

In the probate of David A. Covington Sr.'s estate, dated Mar 1870 in Union Co., NC, David A. Covington Jr., his son, was named as an heir.⁵

David A. Covington Jr. married first Ella E. Howie on 25 Dec 1873 in Union Co., NC.^6,7,8

David A. Covington Jr. was widowed in Aug 1874.⁹ David was elected Mayor of Monroe, Union Co., NC in May 1876.⁷

David's second marriage was to Mary A. Simmons, daughter of W. G. Simmons, on 23 Jan 1878 in Union Co., NC.¹⁰ David A. Covington Jr. was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1880 in Monroe, Union Co., NC, with others in the household: Mary A. Simmons.¹¹

David A. Covington Jr. left a will dated 25 Feb 1895 in Union Co., NC. Heir and Executor: Mary A. Simmons.¹²

David A. Covington Jr. died on 12 Dec 1898 at age 45.^13,10 He was buried in Suncrest Cemetery, Monroe, Union Co., NC.¹³ His estate was probated on 16 Dec 1898 in Union Co., NC. Heirs: Catherine Covington, David Covington, Mary Covington, Susie Covington, Eva Belle Covington and Celestia Covington, 5 daughters and 1 son. Heir and Executor: Mary A. Simmons, his wife, named guardian of the minor children. There were multiple petitions for the sale of land until at least 26 Jan 1909. Mentioned: Frank Bunyan Ashcraft.¹⁴

In the probate of Celestia A. Covington's estate, dated 3 Apr 1899 in Union Co., NC, David A. Covington Jr., her brother, was mentioned.¹⁵