The following information was assembled from numerous sources and cannot be used directly as proof of Qualifying Service or Lineage.
It is considered a research aid and is intended to assist in locating sources that can be used as proof.
Abraham Covert was born before 7 May 1738 in Somerset County, New Jersey.
He was living in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, when he served as an Ensign in the 3rd Regiment, Hunterdon County, New Jersey Militia.
Abraham married Sarah Clawson and raised four children. After Sarah's death, he married a second time to Mrs. Ariann (Coshun) Wykoff. The widow had three children from her previous marriage, and together she and Abraham would have four children.
In 1790, the family, including the stepchildren, left New Jersey and moved to New York's Finger Lakes Region. There Abraham purchased 600 acres of land near the future village of Ovid in Seneca County. The Town held its first meeting at the Covert's home. During the next twenty-five years, Abraham held many town offices.
The Patriot died in 1815 in Ovid, Seneca County, New York, and was buried at Abram Covert Farm Cemetery. His wife, Ariann, was buried next to him.
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