THOMAS COVINGTON (2504). Born: about 1773 at Hampshire

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GENERATION One

THOMAS COVINGTON (2504). Born: about 1773 in Hampshire. Father: not known (0). Mother: not known (0). Mar: 28 Aug 1797 in

Alverstoke, Hampshire to Jessop, Ann (4184). Alverstoke is a small settlement which forms part of the borough of Gosport, on the south

coast of Hampshire, England. It stretches east–west from Fort Blockhouse, Haslar to Browndown Battery, and is centred 0.5 miles east of

the shore of Stokes Bay and near the head of a creek which extends a mile westward from Portsmouth Harbour.

“Alverstoke” is a corruption of the name Alvara, a former Lady of the Manor, and Stoke a settlement on the area known as the Marsh

Ground. St. Mary’s Church is not mentioned in the Domesday Book. The first known reference to its existence is dated 1122. There is

slender evidence to support the belief that there was a Saxon church at Alverstoke and that this was succeeded by a Norman church entirely

rebuilt in 1625. In 1724 the roof was raised and in about 1737 a gallery was built at the West end. (Last updated: 20/03/2022 12:13:59)

THOMAS COVINGTON (3331). Born during 1799 in Alverstoke, Hampshire. Mother: Jessop, Ann (4184)

JAMES COVINGTON (3460). Born during 1801 in Alverstoke, Hampshire. Mother: Jessop, Ann (4184)

WILLIAM COVINGTON (921). Born Apr 1804 in Alverstoke, Hampshire. Mother: Jessop, Ann (4184)

CHRISTOPHER GEORGE COVINGTON (2531). Born 1805- 1806 in Gasport, Hampshire. Mother: Jessop, Ann (4184)

JOHN COVINGTON (3113). Born 17 Mar 1808 in Alverstoke, Hampshire. Mother: Jessop, Ann (4184)

BENJAMIN COVINGTON (2503). Born during 1810 in Alverstoke, Hampshire. Mother: Jessop, Ann (4184)

GENERATION Two

THOMAS COVINGTON (3331). Born: during 1799 in Alverstoke, Hampshire. Father: Covington, Thomas (2504). Mother: Jessop, Ann

(4184). Christened: Jul 1799 at Alverstoke. (Last updated: 01/04/2001)

JAMES COVINGTON (3460). Born: during 1801 in Alverstoke, Hampshire. Father: Covington, Thomas (2504). Mother: Jessop, Ann

(4184). Christened: Nov 1801 at Alverstoke. (Last updated: 01/04/2001)

WILLIAM COVINGTON (921). Born: Apr 1804 in Alverstoke, Hampshire. Father: Covington, Thomas (2504). Mother: Jessop, Ann (4184).

Mar: 24 Nov 1828 in Alverstoke, Hampshire to Budd, Amelia (4259). Died: Jul-Sep 1873 in Alverstoke, Hampshire aged 69. Christened:

Apr 1804 at Alverstoke. (Last updated: 01/04/2001)

AMELIA COVINGTON (920). Born during 1829 in Alverstoke, Hampshire. Mother: Budd, Amelia (4259)

WILLIAM COVINGTON (928). Born Jul 1832 in Alverstoke, Hampshire. Mother: Budd, Amelia (4259)

EMMA COVINGTON (1701). Born during 1834 in Alverstoke, Hampshire. Mother: Budd, Amelia (4259)

JAMES COVINGTON (1821). Born Jan-Mar 1841 in Gosport, Hampshire. Mother: Budd, Amelia (4259)

CHRISTOPHER GEORGE COVINGTON (2531). Born: 1805- 1806 in Gasport, Hampshire. Father: Covington, Thomas (2504). Mother:

Jessop, Ann (4184). Mar: 25 May 1831 in Alverstoke, Hampshire to Lock, Ann (4272). Died: 2 Oct 1864 in Wimborne, Dorset aged 58.

Christened: May 1806 at Alverstoke. Appears in 1851 Census described as a widower. Buried at Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England.

(Last updated: 20/03/2022 12:13:59)

ANN COVINGTON (2532). Born Dec 1831 in Alverstoke, Hampshire. Mother: Lock, Ann (4272)

WILLIAM HENRY COVINGTON (2533). Born early 1836 in Alverstoke, Hampshire. Mother: Lock, Ann (4272)

JANE COVINGTON (3925). Born Oct-Dec 1840 in Wimborne, Dorset. Mother: Lock, Ann (4272)

SARAH COVINGTON (1811). Born 15 Jul 1842 in Wimborne, Dorset. Mother: Lock, Ann (4272)

EMMA COVINGTON (1807). Born Oct-Dec 1843 in Wimborne, Dorset. Mother: Lock, Ann (4272)

JOHN COVINGTON (3113). Born: 17 Mar 1808 in Alverstoke, Hampshire. Father: Covington, Thomas (2504). Mother: Jessop, Ann (4184).

Mar: 2 Apr 1833 in Alverstoke, Hampshire to Tauranac, Elizabeth (4279). Christened: 22 May 1808 at Alverstoke. In 1841 Census shown

as living at Watch House, Orford, Suffolk. Joined Merchant Navy as a boy, 1821. Ticket no.124259 when 17, later no.428413. Height 5'4".

Lived in Oxford (Last updated: 09/07/2018 17:21:55)

ELIZABETH COVINGTON (1834). Born Jul-Sep 1839 in Plomesgate, Suffolk. Mother: Hickey, Shelagh Tait (4779)

SAMUEL COVINGTON (1835). Born Jul-Sep 1839 in Alverstoke, Hampshire. Mother: Tauranac, Elizabeth (4279)

MARY ANN COVINGTON (1816). Born Oct-Dec 1841 in Plomesgate, Suffolk. Mother: Tauranac, Elizabeth (4279)

LOUISA COVINGTON (1802). Born Apr-Jun 1844 in Plomesgate, Suffolk. Mother: Tauranac, Elizabeth (4279)

WILLIAM ALBERT COVINGTON (949). Born 20 Oct 1848 in Felixstowe, Kent. Mother: Tauranac, Elizabeth (4279)

CHARLES COVINGTON (1719). Born Jan-Mar 1851 in Blything, Suffolk. Mother: Tauranac, Elizabeth (4279)

JANE COVINGTON (1700). Born Apr-Jun 1853 in Blything, Suffolk. Mother: Tauranac, Elizabeth (4279)

BENJAMIN COVINGTON (2503). Born: during 1810 in Alverstoke, Hampshire. Father: Covington, Thomas (2504). Mother: Jessop, Ann

(4184). Christened: 27 May 1810 at Alverstoke. (Last updated: 01/04/2001)

GENERATION Three

AMELIA COVINGTON (920). Born: during 1829 in Alverstoke, Hampshire. Father: Covington, William (921). Mother: Budd, Amelia (4259).

Died: Nov 1834 in Alverstoke, Hampshire aged 5. Christened: 30 Aug 1829 at Alverstoke. Buried 9 Nov 1834 at Gosport. (Last updated:

13/06/2018 06:05:49)

WILLIAM COVINGTON (928). Born: Jul 1832 in Alverstoke, Hampshire. Father: Covington, William (921). Mother: Budd, Amelia (4259).

Mar: Oct-Dec 1859 in Portsea, Hampshire to Titheridge, Agnes (4983). Died: Jul-Sep 1873 in Alverstoke, Hampshire aged 41.

Christened: 29 Jul 1832 at Alverstoke. Seaman 1845-1854, No.428621. Entered Navy 1873, No.67281. Retired as Ship's Steward (Last

updated: 01/04/2001)

JOSIAH COVINGTON (5152). Born during 1837 in Alverstoke, Hampshire. Mother: Titheridge, Agnes (4983)

WILLIAM HENRY COVINGTON (969). Born Apr-Jun 1860 in Gosport, Hampshire. Mother: Titheridge, Agnes (4983)

AGNES EMILY COVINGTON (5071). Born 19 May 1869 in Ireland. Mother: Titheridge, Agnes (4983)

AMELIA COVINGTON (1249). Born 20 Dec 1871 in Alverstoke, Hampshire. Mother: Titheridge, Agnes (4983)

EMMA COVINGTON (1701). Born: during 1834 in Alverstoke, Hampshire. Father: Covington, William (921). Mother: Budd, Amelia (4259).

Mar: 2 Apr 1914 in Worcester Co MA to Higgins, James A (). Died: 2 Apr 1914 in Worcester, Worcestershire aged 79. Christened: 21

Dec 1834 at Alverstoke. (Last updated: 17/06/2020 11:13:51)

JAMES COVINGTON (1821). Born: Jan-Mar 1841 in Gosport, Hampshire. Father: Covington, William (921). Mother: Budd, Amelia (4259).

Mar: Apr-Jun 1893 in Portsea, Hampshire to Primmer, Caroline Elizabeth (5394). Died: 9 Nov 1915 in Portsmouth, Hampshire aged 74.

Appears in 1881 Census lodger at home of William H Wyatt a Mariner at 73 Henry Street, Alverstoke employed as a Sailmaker. In 1901

Census living in Portsmouth employed as a Fare Collector on the Gosport & Portsea Ferry Co. In 1911 was living in Southsea, Hampshire

with wife, Caroline & her daughter Caroline Tonge. Probate beneficiaries: Caroline Elizabeth Covington. (Last updated: 17/06/2020

11:13:51)

ANN COVINGTON (2532). Born: Dec 1831 in Alverstoke, Hampshire. Father: Covington, Christopher George (2531). Mother: Lock, Ann

(4272). Christened: 1 Jan 1832 at Alverstoke. (Last updated: 01/04/2001)

WILLIAM HENRY COVINGTON (2533). Born: early 1836 in Alverstoke, Hampshire. Father: Covington, Christopher George (2531). Mother:

Lock, Ann (4272). Died: Jul-Sep 1838 in Fareham, Hampshire aged 2. Christened: 24 Jul 1836 at Alverstoke. (Last updated: 01/04/2001)

JANE COVINGTON (3925). Born: Oct-Dec 1840 in Wimborne, Dorset. Father: Covington, Christopher George (2531). Mother: Lock, Ann

(4272). Mar: Oct-Dec 1880 in Fareham, Hampshire to Barnes, Samuel (). Christened 20 Dec 1840 in Titchfield. Had son prior to

marriage. Lived with Grandmother & great grandmother in 1861 in Titchfield (Last updated: 01/04/2001)

JAMES COVINGTON (1522). Born Oct 1859 in Ticehurst, East Sussex. Mother: Covington, Jane (3925)

SARAH COVINGTON (1811). Born: 15 Jul 1842 in Wimborne, Dorset. Father: Covington, Christopher George (2531). Mother: Lock, Ann

(4272). Mar: 12 Sep 1865 in Wimborne, Dorset to Cross, George Isaac (). Died: 25 Apr 1926 in Wimborne, Dorset aged 83. Had 8

children with George Isaac Cross. His father was Joseph Cross & his mother was named Elvia. He was christened 6 Sep 1844 in

Wimborne.

It would appear that this was the beginning of the Covington-Cross lineage in that their first born child is shown in birth records as Emma

Coventon Cross. Although all subsequent children are recorded simply as Cross, their son George Edward (ref 3780) began using the

name Covington-Cross and his wife, Lottie Violet (nee Borley) is shown as having that surname when she died in 1978..

For the purposes of this project & to provide other Covington-Cross members with their family tree info, I have recorded all of Sarah &

George's children as being named Covington-Cross, although some may not have used this name.

In 1851 when aged 8 she lodged at the home of Ann Dibben, who was the mother-in-law of her mother's sister, Jane Lock. In 1861 she was

a servant in West Street, Wimborne. (info from Kim Tilsed Aug 2009 e.mail kimtilsed @arrowstreet.demon.co.uk) (Last updated:

20/03/2022 12:13:59)

ELIZA ANN COVINGTON CROSS (3699). Born Apr 1866 in Great Canford, Dorset. Mother: Covington, Sarah (1811)

EMMA COVINGTON CROSS (3742). Born Jul 1868 in Wimborne, Dorset. Mother: Covington, Sarah (1811)

EDITH ELLEN COVINGTON CROSS (3726). Born Jan-Mar 1871 in Wimborne, Dorset. Mother: Covington, Sarah (1811)

CHARLES CHRISTOPHER COVINGTON CROSS (3701). Born Oct-Dec 1873 in Wimborne, Dorset. Mother: Covington, Sarah (1811)

MARY JANE COVINGTON CROSS (3707). Born Jul-Sep 1875 in Wimborne, Dorset. Mother: Covington, Sarah (1811)

GEORGE COVINGTON (3689). Born Apr 1877 in Wimborne, Dorset. Mother: Covington, Sarah (1811)

WILLIAM ARTHUR COVINGTON CROSS (5785). Born Jan-Mar 1894 in Wimborne, Dorset. Mother: Covington, Sarah (1811)

GEORGE EDWARD COVINGTON CROSS (3780). Born Jul-Sep 1894 in Wimborne, Dorset. Mother: Covington, Sarah (1811)

EMMA COVINGTON (1807). Born: Oct-Dec 1843 in Wimborne, Dorset. Father: Covington, Christopher George (2531). Mother: Lock, Ann

(4272). Mar: Jan-Mar 1866 in Brighton, Sussex to Harmes, George (). 2nd Mar: 11 aug 1892 in Poole, Dorset to Manuel, William (). (Last

updated: 20/03/2022 12:13:59)

ELIZABETH COVINGTON (1834). Born: Jul-Sep 1839 in Plomesgate, Suffolk. Father: Covington, John (3113). Mother: Hickey, Shelagh

Tait (4779). (Last updated: 09/07/2018 17:21:55)

SAMUEL COVINGTON (1835). Born: Jul-Sep 1839 in Alverstoke, Hampshire. Father: Covington, John (3113). Mother: Tauranac, Elizabeth

(4279). Died: Jan-Mar 1840 in Alverstoke, Hampshire aged 0. (Last updated: 01/04/2001)

MARY ANN COVINGTON (1816). Born: Oct-Dec 1841 in Plomesgate, Suffolk. Father: Covington, John (3113). Mother: Tauranac, Elizabeth

(4279). (Last updated: 09/07/2018 17:21:55)

LOUISA COVINGTON (1802). Born: Apr-Jun 1844 in Plomesgate, Suffolk. Father: Covington, John (3113). Mother: Tauranac, Elizabeth

(4279). (Last updated: 09/07/2018 17:21:55)

WILLIAM ALBERT COVINGTON (949). Born: 20 Oct 1848 in Felixstowe, Kent. Father: Covington, John (3113). Mother: Tauranac,

Elizabeth (4279). Mar: Jul-Sep 1883 in Sheppey, Kent to Macartney, Alice (5343). Died: 25 Mar 1926 in Medway, Kent aged 77.

Christened: 24 Dec 1848 at Felixstowe. Royal Navy Seaman, entered service 1863, No.49352/27195a on S.S. Ajax. Served as a Gunner

in the Navy of 1873, No.3/556. 28/2/1882, Netley 2, 5 Gun Boat. 18/1/1883, Elk, 4 Double S Composite Gun Vessel. 8/5/1885, Spey 3,

Double S Iron Gun Boat. 8/2/1886, Northampton 12, Double S, Iron Armour Ship. 8/2/1886, Hector, Double S, Iron Armour Plated Ship.

11/2/1887, Constance 14, Screw Cruiser 3rd Class. 13/11/1889, Excellent, Screw Gun Boat for Gun Trials. 12/4/1894, Repulse 14, Twin

Screw Battle Ship Class 1. 11/4/1898, Hero 6, Twin Screw Battle Ship 3rd Class. Became Chief Gunner 1/6/1900. 6/4/1901, H.M.S.

Pembroke. Granted Rank of Honorary Lieutenant 20/10/1903.

It is possible that he was used during WW1 as a Lieutenant and awarded the British Medal, although he would have been 66 years of age at

the outbreak of war. (Continuous Service Engagement books 1853-1872)(Index of Service Registers 1873)(Navy Lists 1881-1903)(Roll of

Naval War Medals 1914-18 - Officers). Appears in 1901 Census living in Portsmouth employed as a Chief …..? Appears in 1911 Census

living in Medway.

Probate beneficiaries: Alice Covington. (Last updated: 10/01/2022 16:38:23)

BLANCHE ELLEN COVINGTON (131). Born Jan-Mar 1885 in Sheppey, Kent. Mother: Macartney, Alice (5343)

WILLIAM JOHN COVINGTON (989). Born Jan-Mar 1887 in Portsea, Hampshire. Mother: Macartney, Alice (5343)

LESLIE MACARTNEY COVINGTON (700). Born 29 Mar 1891 in Portsea, Hampshire. Mother: Macartney, Alice (5343)

CHARLES COVINGTON (1719). Born: Jan-Mar 1851 in Blything, Suffolk. Father: Covington, John (3113). Mother: Tauranac, Elizabeth

(4279). Died: Apr-Jun 1852 in Blything, Suffolk aged 1. Christened: 10 Aug 1851 at Dunwich. (Last updated: 09/07/2018 17:21:55)

JANE COVINGTON (1700). Born: Apr-Jun 1853 in Blything, Suffolk. Father: Covington, John (3113). Mother: Tauranac, Elizabeth (4279).

(Last updated: 09/07/2018 17:21:55)

GENERATION Four

JOSIAH COVINGTON (5152). Born: during 1837 in Alverstoke, Hampshire. Father: Covington, William (928). Mother: Titheridge, Agnes

(4983). Died: May-Jun 1839 in Alverstoke, Hampshire aged 2. Buried 5 June 1839 in Gosport, Hamphire. (Last updated: 18/06/2020

23:30:25)

WILLIAM HENRY COVINGTON (969). Born: Apr-Jun 1860 in Gosport, Hampshire. Father: Covington, William (928). Mother: Titheridge,

Agnes (4983). Mar: 3 Feb 1892 in Portsea, Hampshire to Coster, Ada (3414). Died: 10 Nov 1920 in Brentford, Middlesex aged 60.

Another child could be Joe(?), who is said to have emigrated to Canada c.1900.

In 1861 Scotland Census was shown as working on various vessels out of Queensferry, West Lothian, Scotland. Joined Navy in 1876,

No.94574. Ch.Wr. British Medal, Roll No.WW/1C2102/1920. (Public Records Office)

At time of marriage he was a Royal Navy Chief Writer onboard HMS Marlborough. Wedding was at St Mark's Church, Portsea. Witnessed

by sister Amelia & George Covington (?).

Probate 26 Nov 1`920 Middlesex, beneficiary Ada Covington. (Last updated: 07/01/2022 15:54:52)

WILLIAM HENRY COVINGTON (978). Born Jul-Aug 1897 in Portsea, Hampshire. Mother: Coster, Ada (3414)

AGNES EMILY COVINGTON (5071). Born: 19 May 1869 in Ireland. Father: Covington, William (928). Mother: Titheridge, Agnes (4983).

Mar: 8 Sep 1890 in Gosport, Hampshire to Chard, William Henry (). Husband was a Sail Maker of 2 The Green, Gosport, son of John

Warren Chard. They married in the presence of William Henry & Amelia Covington

(http://www.knightroots.co.uk/transcriptions/Parishes_G/Gosport_St_Matthew/Marriages/Marriages.htm) (Last updated: 30/07/2009

16:35:20)

AMELIA COVINGTON (1249). Born: 20 Dec 1871 in Alverstoke, Hampshire. Father: Covington, William (928). Mother: Titheridge, Agnes

(4983). Mar: 22 Mar 1892 in Alverstoke, Hampshire to Gomes, Alfred William (). Died: during 1946 in Isle of Wight aged 74. Husband was

a stoker Royal Navy son of John Gomes, deceased fisherman.

(http://www.knightroots.co.uk/transcriptions/Parishes_G/Gosport_St_Matthew/Marriages/Marriages.htm) (Last updated: 17/06/2020

11:13:51)

BLANCHE ELLEN COVINGTON (131). Born: Jan-Mar 1885 in Sheppey, Kent. Father: Covington, William Albert (949). Mother: Macartney,

Alice (5343). Christened: 18 Mar 1885 Holy Trinity, Sheerness, Kent. Appears in 1911 Census living in Portsmouth. Qualified as a

midwife2 May 1912. (Last updated: 09/04/2008 18:34:22)

WILLIAM JOHN COVINGTON (989). Born: Jan-Mar 1887 in Portsea, Hampshire. Father: Covington, William Albert (949). Mother:

Macartney, Alice (5343). Died: Jan-Mar 1976 in Haringey, London aged 89. Appears in 1901 Census living in Portsmouth aged 14.

Private No.5469/202227 in Notts & Derby Regiment. Awarded Victory & British Medal, Roll No F/103827. (Last updated: 11/01/2022

17:07:54)

LESLIE MACARTNEY COVINGTON (700). Born: 29 Mar 1891 in Portsea, Hampshire. Father: Covington, William Albert (949). Mother:

Macartney, Alice (5343). Mar: Oct-Dec 1918 in Medway, Kent to Cross, Ethel M (4479). Died: Apr-Jun 1972 in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire

aged 81. Appears in 1901 Census living in Portsmouth aged 10. E.R.A.2 No.272180, Royal Navy on HMS Crescent. Awarded Victory &

British Medal 1914-20 & 1914-15 Star. Recorded as travelling from Bristol to Kingston, Jamaica in 1924.

His mother, at probate, left him effects to value of £928 5s 1d in 1926. (Last updated: 24/11/2005 16:49:28)

WILLIAM LESLIE COVINGTON (994). Born 29 Aug 1919 in Dover, Kent. Mother: Cross, Ethel M (4479)

ELIZA ANN COVINGTON CROSS (3699). Born: Apr 1866 in Great Canford, Dorset. Father: Covington, Sarah (1811). Mother: Covington,

Sarah (1811). Father was George Isaac Cross,(see mother's record (1811) for details regarding how the Covington-Cross name began.

Christened 30 Apr 1866 at Wimborne (Last updated: 01/04/2001)

EMMA COVINGTON CROSS (3742). Born: Jul 1868 in Wimborne, Dorset. Father: Covington, Sarah (1811). Mother: Covington, Sarah

(1811). The first of the Covington-Cross line in that her birth is actually recorded as Emma Coventon-Cross. Her father, George Isaac

Cross, gave the Covington name, his wife Sarah's maiden name, as a middle name to some/all of his children, some retained it as a double

barrelled surname others didn't.

Christened 12 Jul 1868 at Wimborne. (Last updated: 28/06/2018 15:45:47)

VICTOR C COVINGTON CROSS (5576). Born Dec 1896 in Corfe Mullen, Dorset. Mother: Covington Cross, Emma (3742)

EDITH ELLEN COVINGTON CROSS (3726). Born: Jan-Mar 1871 in Wimborne, Dorset. Father: Covington, Sarah (1811). Mother:

Covington, Sarah (1811). Father was George Isaac Cross,(see mother's record (1811) for details regarding how the Covington-Cross

name began. Christened 5 Mar 1871. (Last updated: 01/04/2001)

CHARLES CHRISTOPHER COVINGTON CROSS (3701). Born: Oct-Dec 1873 in Wimborne, Dorset. Father: Covington, Sarah (1811).

Mother: Covington, Sarah (1811). Father was George Isaac Cross,(see mother's record (1811) for details regarding how the Covington-

Cross name began. Christened 7 Dec 1873 at Wimborne (Last updated: 01/04/2001)

MARY JANE COVINGTON CROSS (3707). Born: Jul-Sep 1875 in Wimborne, Dorset. Father: Covington, Sarah (1811). Mother: Covington,

Sarah (1811). Father was George Isaac Cross,(see mother's record (1811) for details regarding how the Covington-Cross name began.

Christened 5 Sep 1875 at Wimborne (Last updated: 01/04/2001)

GEORGE COVINGTON (3689). Born: Apr 1877 in Wimborne, Dorset. Father: Covington, Sarah (1811). Mother: Covington, Sarah (1811).

Father was George Isaac Cross,(see mother's record (1811) for details regarding how the Covington-Cross name began. Christened 13

Apr 1877 at Wimborne. Died young. (Last updated: 01/04/2001)

GEORGE EDWARD COVINGTON CROSS (3780). Born: Jul-Sep 1894 in Wimborne, Dorset. Father: Covington, Sarah (1811). Mother:

Covington, Sarah (1811). Mar: Jul-Sep 1917 in Colchester, Essex to Borley, Charlotte Violet (3976). Died: during 1960 in Portsmouth,

Hampshire aged 66. Father was George Isaac Cross,(see mother's record (1811) for details regarding how the Covington-Cross name

began. (Last updated: 01/04/2001)

MERVYN JOHN EDWARD COVINGTON CROSS (751). Born 26 Oct 1918 in Alverstoke, Hampshire. Mother: Borley, Charlotte Violet (3976)

RONALD VICTOR GEORGE COVINGTON CROSS (3577). Born 3 Jan 1923 in Portsmouth, Hampshire. Mother: Borley, Charlotte Violet (3976)

ANTHONY PHILIP ALFRED COVINGTON CROSS (1240). Born 10 Sep 1924 in Portsmouth, Hampshire. Mother: Borley, Charlotte Violet (3976)

WILLIAM ARTHUR COVINGTON CROSS (5785). Born: Jan-Mar 1894 in Wimborne, Dorset. Father: Covington, Sarah (1811). Mother:

Covington, Sarah (1811). Father was George Isaac Cross,(see mother's record (1811) for details regarding how the Covington-Cross

name began. (Last updated: 01/04/2001)

JAMES COVINGTON (1522). Born: Oct 1859 in Ticehurst, East Sussex. Father: Covington, Jane (3925). Mother: Covington, Jane (3925).

Mar: Jan-Mar 1885 in Portsea, Hampshire to Hunt, Miriam (3736). Christened 18 Oct 1859 at Ticehurst. (Last updated: 17/06/2020

11:13:51)

ADA COVINGTON (50). Born Jan-Mar 1893 in Portsea, Hampshire. Mother: Hunt, Miriam (3736)

GENERATION Five

WILLIAM LESLIE COVINGTON (994). Born: 29 Aug 1919 in Dover, Kent. Father: Covington, Leslie Macartney (700). Mother: Cross, Ethel

M (4479). Mar: Apr-Jun 1944 in Southampton, Hampshire to Hawksworth, Eva (4651). Died: Apr-Jun 1989 in Bridlington, East Yorkshire

aged 70. Served in Regular Army Emergency Commission, Royal Engineers. 2nd Lieutenant 16/8/42. Lieutenant 10/4/46, Assistant

Instructor (School of Military Eng.). Captain, Corps of Royal Engineers 16/4/47, completed Long Survey Course. Major 19/2/53. Deputy

Assistant, Directors of Military Survey at War Office. Major, Corp of Royal Engineers 23/8/54. Retired 14/9/59 after 17 yrs 28 days service

(The Army List (Retired) 1985). (Last updated: 01/04/2001)

JOHN McCARTNEY COVINGTON (1146). Born Apr-Jun 1947 in Chatham, Kent. Mother: Hawksworth, Eva (4651)

WILLIAM MACARTNEY COVINGTON (3646). Born Jan 1952 in Abyad, Egypt. Mother: Hawksworth, Eva (4651)

JANE E COVINGTON (1515). Born Oct-Dec 1957 in Surrey. Mother: Hawksworth, Eva (4651)

WILLIAM HENRY COVINGTON (978). Born: Jul-Aug 1897 in Portsea, Hampshire. Father: Covington, William Henry (969). Mother: Coster,

Ada (3414). Died: Oct-Dec 1898 in Portsea, Hampshire aged 1. Christened 11 Aug 1897 at St Mark's Church, Portsea (Last updated:

07/06/2018 19:27:45)

ADA COVINGTON (50). Born: Jan-Mar 1893 in Portsea, Hampshire. Father: Covington, James (1522). Mother: Hunt, Miriam (3736). Mar:

Jul-Sep 1921 in Alverstoke, Hampshire to Titheridge, Richard W (). Appears in 1911 Census living in Brentford aged 18. (Last updated:

01/04/2001)

VICTOR C COVINGTON CROSS (5576). Born: Dec 1896 in Corfe Mullen, Dorset. Father: Covington Cross, Emma (3742). Mother:

Covington Cross, Emma (3742). Died: Jul-Sep 1948 in Bournemouth, Dorset aged 51. Christened Corfe Mullen, Dorset 30 Dec 1896.

(Last updated: 22/01/2010 15:54:43)

MERVYN JOHN EDWARD COVINGTON CROSS (751). Born: 26 Oct 1918 in Alverstoke, Hampshire. Father: Covington Cross, George

Edward (3780). Mother: Borley, Charlotte Violet (3976). Mar: Jan-Mar 1945 in Colchester, Essex to Thursby, Daphne Christine (4662).

Died: 9 Mar 2013 in Colchester, Essex aged 94. Interestingly his wife's mother's maiden name was also Borley.

In early 1990s lived at 30 Winston Ave, Colchester, Essex. In 2001 was using first name of Peter (?) (Last updated: 02/04/2010 15:26:28)

SHARON M E COVINGTON CROSS (2267). Born Jan-Mar 1946 in Colchester, Essex. Mother: Thursby, Daphne Christine (4662)

SHAUGHAN WILLIAM ANTHONY COVINGTON CROSS (1232). Born 29 May 1948 in Colchester, Essex. Mother: Thursby, Daphne Christine (4662)

SHEILA E COVINGTON CROSS (2163). Born Jul-Sep 1954 in Colchester, Essex. Mother: Thursby, Daphne Christine (4662)

RONALD VICTOR GEORGE COVINGTON CROSS (3577). Born: 3 Jan 1923 in Portsmouth, Hampshire. Father: Covington Cross, George

Edward (3780). Mother: Borley, Charlotte Violet (3976). Mar: Oct-Dec 1945 in Newmarket, Suffolk to Johnson, Rita Joan (16671). Died:

Jan 1991 in Portsmouth, Hampshire aged 68. (Last updated: 04/10/2010 16:29:18)

VALERIE J COVINGTON CROSS (2222). Born Oct-Dec 1946 in Portsmouth, Hampshire. Mother: Johnson, Rita Joan (16671)

TREVOR J COVINGTON CROSS (14334). Born 9 Feb 1950 in Portsmouth, Hampshire. Mother: Johnson, Rita Joan (16671)

STEPHEN VICTOR COVINGTON CROSS (1392). Born 3 Aug 1957 in Portsmouth, Hampshire. Mother: Johnson, Rita Joan (16671)

ANTHONY PHILIP ALFRED COVINGTON CROSS (1240). Born: 10 Sep 1924 in Portsmouth, Hampshire. Father: Covington Cross,

George Edward (3780). Mother: Borley, Charlotte Violet (3976). Mar: about 1944 in England to Wallace, Isabella Wilson M (18662). Died:

17 Dec 2011 in Warminster, Wiltshire aged 87. Known as Tony. In 1952 living at 48 Bittacy Hill, Hendon NW7. In 1995 telephone directory

check lived at 84 Prestbury Drive, Warminster, Wiltshire. From tel. dir. 374, listed as T.P. (Last updated: 28/06/2018 15:45:47)

ANGELA S COVINGTON CROSS (2262). Born Jul-Sep 1945 in Portsmouth, Hampshire. Mother: Wallace, Isabella Wilson M (18662)

MARION COVINGTON CROSS (2225). Born Jul-Sep 1947 in Woolwich, London. Mother: Wallace, Isabella Wilson M (18662)

MICHAEL PHILLIP COVINGTON CROSS (1233). Born 12 Feb 1952 in Wood Green, London. Mother: Wallace, Isabella Wilson M (18662)

GENERATION Six

SHARON M E COVINGTON CROSS (2267). Born: Jan-Mar 1946 in Colchester, Essex. Father: Covington Cross, Mervyn John Edward

(751). Mother: Thursby, Daphne Christine (4662). Mar: Oct-Dec 1964 in Colchester, Essex to Murayda, Robin M (). Has 2 daughters,

Deborah A & Lucy Charlotte R Murayda.

E-mail received in 2001 "Hi Martin, My birth name is Sharon Covington-Cross. In reading your page about double barelled names I wish to

state that my grandfather was born in the 1890s and his name was George Covington-Cross, although I am having great difficulty locating

any mention of his birth. I understand from family history that he was the offspring of one of the sons of Benjamin Disraeli .my father, Mervyn,

still resides in Colchester, Essex. I moved to the USA in 1981 and use my birth name as my business name. I am a real estate broker in

New Hampshire and enjoying the life style----and at the moment the 20 inches of snow that are falling upon us as the result of a Nor- Easter.

My e-mail is ladycc@bitnet.com - Respectfully, your cousin ? Sharon." (also Rmurayda@bit-net.com) (Last updated: 10/05/2004 19:18:39)

RMurayda@bit-net.com

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SHAUGHAN WILLIAM ANTHONY COVINGTON CROSS (1232). Born: 29 May 1948 in Colchester, Essex. Father: Covington Cross,

Mervyn John Edward (751). Mother: Thursby, Daphne Christine (4662). Mar: Aug 1969 in Colchester, Essex to Branson, Susan H (4789).

Died: 9 Mar 1989 in Colchester, Essex aged 41. In 1987, lived at 9 Acorn Close, Colchester (Last updated: 01/04/2001)

CHRISTOPHER JAMES ANTHONY COVINGTON CROSS (1548). Born 28 Jul 1971 in Colchester, Essex. Mother: Branson, Susan H (4789)

JONATHAN MARK COVINGTON CROSS (5053). Born 25 May 1974 in Colchester, Essex. Mother: Branson, Susan H (4789)

SAMANTHA CLAIRE COVINGTON CROSS (1903). Born 30 Jan 1978 in Colchester, Essex. Mother: Branson, Susan H (4789)

SHEILA E COVINGTON CROSS (2163). Born: Jul-Sep 1954 in Colchester, Essex. Father: Covington Cross, Mervyn John Edward (751).

Mother: Thursby, Daphne Christine (4662). Mar: Oct-Dec 1978 in Colchester, Essex to Khader, Radwan S H (). Has 2 children Tasmyn

Radwan & Tariq Radwan S Khader. (Last updated: 01/04/2001)

JOHN McCARTNEY COVINGTON (1146). Born: Apr-Jun 1947 in Chatham, Kent. Father: Covington, William Leslie (994). Mother:

Hawksworth, Eva (4651). Mar: Jan-Mar 1968 in Islington, London to Todd, Yvonne S (4785). Listed as emigrating by boat from

Southampton to Egypt in 1950 (Last updated: 22/02/2010 13:34:20)

WILLIAM MACARTNEY COVINGTON (3646). Born: Jan 1952 in Abyad, Egypt. Father: Covington, William Leslie (994). Mother:

Hawksworth, Eva (4651). Mar: Jul-Sep 1975 in Torbay, Devon to Bristow, Penelope Frances (4827). Served as Lieutenant Seaman,

Seniority Gained 16/3/1975, when serving on Saker R.N. Base, Crystal Plaza Building 6, 7th Floor, Arlington, Virginia USA (Postal Address

BFPO 2). Promoted to Lieutenant Commander 16/3/1983, Serving 1987 801 Squadron. Speciality Seaman, sub-spec P. Became

Commander in Royal Navy, seniority gained 30/6/1989. 702 Sqn Osprey. Passed Staff Course (PSC), Command Examinations (PCE) and

Command Examinations Air (PCEA) (The Navy List 1990)(The Navy List 1982 & 88).

In 1993 serving with Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic, USA. But had house at Oakmoor, School Street, Langport, Somerset TA10 0LJ

in late 1980s.

Was awarded the CBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours 11th June 2005 when he was by then a Commodore. He gave a special address

at the Maritime Force Projection Seminar Feb 2006 covering Seabasing initiatives in the Royal Navy. No of current directorships &

company secretarials held: 3 (Naval Aviation Ltd, Exedyn Ltd, Fly Navy Heritage Trust Ltd), previously director of Bridgewater Consortium

Ltd (resigned 2008)

In 2010 was living at 35 Bradenham Beeches, Walters Ash, High Wycombe HP14 4XW

The Joint Force Harrier Concept - Cdre Bill Covington: "Bill Covington began flying in 1975, first on the Gannet and then the Sea Harrier

(including a tour on AV-8s with the USMC). He has commanded Nos 801 and 899 NASs, served as Cdr(Air) at Portland and aboard HMS

Illustrious and flown combat missions in the South Atlantic. Following a variety of staff appointments and command of Yeovilton he became

Commodore JF2000 and Senior Naval Officer at HQ STC in 2003.

"The birthplace of the Joint Force Harrier concept was within the 1998 Strategic Defence Review. The Review stressed the importance of

joint operations in the delivery of warfighting capabilities and included within it the announcement of the creation of Joint Force 2000. This

force was to be based on a single, common aircraft type which was to be equally capable of operating from land and sea. It was recognised

that such a capability would not be fully achieved until the introduction into service of the Joint Combat Aircraft (JCA) and new larger aircraft

carriers post-2012. Prior to that the JF2000 concept would be taken forward in the form of Joint Force Harrier (JFH).

I note, for posterity, that it was so named, rather than the easier-to-say Joint Harrier Force, to avoid possible confusion with the abbreviation

for the Joint Helicopter Command (JHC) and the sometimes-used JHF for Joint Helicopter Force. Joint Force Harrier is the pilot scheme for

the JCA/CVF era and the JF2000 study left an imprint that guided our initial thinking. JF2000 sought a balanced and joint JCA force,

organised as four front line squadrons, two light blue heavy, in manning terms, and two dark blue heavy. They would be brigaded, with a

RAF and a RN squadron operating together as a ‘wing’. This was to encourage convergence of best practice for land and sea operations

whilst anchoring that vital fighting ethos within squadron badges for each colour of uniform.

I should add that, within the concept of being ‘equally’ capable of operation from land and sea the term, ‘equally’ was more to provide a

sense of equality in capability and similarity in operations if not actually identical in every way. It certainly provided the impetus behind the

adaptation of today’s Invincible-class aircraft carriers for Harrier operations. Initially,

Joint Force Harrier was based on a multi-role capability provided by utilising the legacy platforms in their core roles of offensive support for

the Harrier GR7 and air defence for the Sea Harrier FA2. You have heard from Gp Capt Golledge of the successful employment of CVS-

based RAF Harriers operating over Iraq and Sierra Leone. The latter was a particularly good example of JFH elements: No 3 Sqn and No

801 NAS, working together in an extremely successful operation where the desired effect was produced by noise and the mere ‘presence’

of air power, plus the limited but, as it happened, critical recce capability represented by the Sea Harrier’s side-facing F95 camera.

Unfortunately, one drawback of a force with two aircraft types to provide one combined capability is that it doubles the cost if both platforms

require the same upgrade. Faced with a shortfall in funding for the GR9 programme, and a reduced air defence requirement in the present

decade, this doubling of cost was particularly significant in the context of the Harrier ‘big engine’ debate. For carrier operations in the hot

temperatures of the post-Cold War ‘arc of crisis’, both aircraft required the Pegasus 11-61 engine and its extra 1,500 to 2,500 lb of installed

thrust. But, and many would say regrettably, there was only sufficient money for one, and that, quite clearly, had to be spent on the more

relevant offensive capability, and the newer airframe, of the GR7. I believe that the decision to pay off the FA2 early was both bold and

imaginative.

With some potential risk to one layer of maritime air defence it meant that JFH could fund the GR9 programme and match that capability

with the CVS. It also, and more importantly, reflected the latest thinking in terms of the UK’s air power requirements in that it afforded priority

to offensive support over air defence. One must also remember that without the 11-61 engine the FA2, in my opinion, represented a

somewhat hollow capability because of the constraints imposed on deck operations by high ambient temperatures.

The result was a ‘balance of investment’ decision that the pragmatic way ahead was to invest in just one mark of Harrier, the RAF GR7, and

to upgrade it to the GR9 standard. The three RAF squadrons would also be reorganised to create four squadrons of nine aircraft each,

brigaded in pairs, in accord with future plans for JCA. The need for four squadrons is based on deployability. Post-Sea Harrier, the GR9 will

have to sustain sea-based training and detachments in addition to land-based activities.

This results in some twenty-one weeks of sea time per year vice the present six. It also creates a slightly enhanced manpower requirement

in order to underpin the annual exercise programme and ensure that operations are achievable within the harmony guidelines for RN and

RAF personnel. It is believed that four deployable units will provide the best baseline structure for this, and this format and its adaptability in

terms of scaling detachment sizes and shapes for operations will be tested before JFH makes way for JCA.

The concept is for a RAF and a RN squadron to work together when at RAF Cottesmore, the main JFH operating base. When deployed,

the principle will be for the RAF squadrons to lead on landbased operations and for the RN squadrons to lead when embarked. As with

most plans, this is merely an assumption and the final execution will depend on availability and which squadron is best suited to deal with a

particular event.

However, we do wish to maximise the opportunities for cross-pollination of core experience and best practice in both environments. For

example, No 4 Sqn found going to sea last September that much easier for having RN personnel within its ranks and, likewise, RN

personnel, now in Afghanistan,

The first GR9 trials aircraft – note the figure 9 on the starboard wing.

Have learned new skills from their RAF colleagues. Pairing of the squadrons and maintaining an option for personnel of each Service to

serve with the other colour of squadron will also maximise interaction without upsetting single-Service ethos and the morale of our people.

This we must never forget.

The last Sea Harrier unit, No 801 NAS, will be decommissioned in March 2006. At the same time No 3 Sqn will hand over their Harrier

baton to No 800 NAS before going on to become the first operational Typhoon squadron. The four-squadron organisation will stand to in the

following October so the next eighteen months are going to be very busy for JFH personnel.

Let me now turn to the equipment programme for Joint Force Harrier. The Pegasus 11-61 engine programme is already being

implemented, refitted airframes being designated as GR7A or GR9A. It will, of course, be no surprise if I point out that the extra thrust

makes the re-engined Harrier the aircraft of choice, not only for embarked operations but also for hot and high airfields – like Kandahar in

Afghanistan – and for any form of tactical flying. It is already a great success. Next up will be the GR9 conversion programme which is

proceeding on schedule; the first two aircraft are currently awaiting clearance to start flying with the Operational Evaluation Unit.

The GR9 overcomes obsolescence and provides new avionics and open architecture software to support the next generation of weapons.

The aircraft will be cleared for the new precision guided bomb, Brimstone, legacy weapons, secure comms and an enhanced recce

capability with the Joint Recce Pod. In all, a potent punch that will sustain the Harrier well into the next decade when it is to be replaced by

the Joint Combat Aircraft.

This audience will be familiar with recent developments in the application of air power and flying from Deployed Operating Bases (DOB).

Gp Capt Golledge has previously highlighted some facets of this in the specific context of the Harrier. Let me, therefore, concentrate on the

development of the CVS to support Harrier operations. There have been many changes to the CVS since the GR7 first went to sea. The

Sea Dart missile system has been removed to improve air munition magazine space and to extend the flight deck. This makes operating

fourteen or fifteen aircraft comfortable with an overload capacity of up to eighteen if required.

Most significantly the satellite communications bandwidth has been increased to improve connectivity – particularly for mission planning,

aircrew video conferencing for COMAO planning, and reachback for the handling of recce products. Deck lighting is now NVG-compatible

and a TACAN will become standard fit with PAR/ILS to come. Inside the ships, the aircrew briefing facilities have been upgraded and

workshop and store rooms have been reconfigured to support the Harrier in a flexible manner, making best use of the supply chain whilst

providing a robust ability to sustain operations while at sea.

The key message is that this is not a re-birth of a naval-only aviation component but the development of a, truly joint, fast jet capability that

will be available to a Joint Force Air Component Commander (JFACC) and represent the most efficient expression of British air power. The

operational concept for JFH is fairly straightforward. The training programme is written to sustain all elements of the squadron,

HMS Illustrious with ten assorted RN and RAF Harriers ranged. Exercising both deployed operating base and carrier teams, to provide

flexible options to the military planners. Dependant upon political assessments and objectives, the geography of a crisis area, and the

availability of access, basing and overflight for the deployment phase, JFH can deploy as required.

This may be direct to a DOB, self-ferried or with in-flight refuelling. Or it could equally be to a CVS at Portsmouth or to a deployment point

overseas. If range or persistence requires extension, a Forward Arm and Refuel Point (FARP) could be involved to exploit the potential

represented by the CVS or DOB, although the full details of this concept are still being refined.

I emphasise the notion of flexibility. To the taskers in a Joint Force HQ, or to a target set, or to the army for CAS, it is largely immaterial

whether the Harriers have come from an airfield or an aircraft carrier. There are benefits to both and it will be a political/military decision as

to which is the best way to deploy. Once in theatre the aircraft can move between sites if necessary. The limiting factor being airlift and

transport between the sites. All these options have been trialled recently and will continue to be tested.

The objective is not only to exploit the unique capabilities of today’s Harriers but also to pave the way for the introduction of the STOVL JCA.

In conclusion, whilst there are still a number of convergence issues to overcome, and the GR9 and personnel migration programmes are

still in their infancy, Joint Force Harrier is well on its way to delivering a truly joint, global and flexible capability that harnesses the best of the

RAF’s and the RN’s unique operating patterns with seamless connection to air command and control and the application of air power. To

take the strap lines of the two Services: JFH has every intention of ensuring that ‘The Team Works’ to ‘Rise Above the Rest’.

AFTERNOON DISCUSSION

Peter Symes. I have two questions. Passing reference has been made to ‘viffing’ and I wonder if someone could elaborate on that.

Secondly, I have read of a blue-on-blue incident where coloured identification markings displayed on the ground were not recognised

because cockpit displays are in black-and-white. Is there, therefore, a need for colour imaging?

Cdre Bill Covington. Taking the second point first, camouflage and ground colours are an interesting area. It is often the case that blackand-

white provides the best results when showing up irregularities in shape and form to reveal hidden items. Work is going on in the field of

colour displays and the associated technology is improving but I am not in a position say exactly how much progress has been made or

what the pros and cons are. It could be that, as with some infra red systems, which allow you to select black-on-white or white-on-black,

depending on what you’re looking for, the ultimate answer may be to include colour options with the ability to select the one best suited to

the particular circumstances.

Sir Patrick Hine. Could anyone comment on how the risk of blueon-blue engagements was minimised during Gulf War II?

Gp Capt Andy Golledge. I would offer the observation that our current targeting pod, the TIALD pod, does have some limitations in that its

discrimination is not really adequate from 20,000 feet, which was the kind of altitudes at which many sorties were flown. For the future, for

KELLIE EVE COVINGTON (1980). Born Sep 1985 in Taunton, Somerset. Mother: Bristow, Penelope Frances (4827)

JANE E COVINGTON (1515). Born: Oct-Dec 1957 in Surrey. Father: Covington, William Leslie (994). Mother: Hawksworth, Eva (4651).

Mar: Jul-Sep 1982 in Rushcliffe, Nottinghamshire to Ferris, Edward W J (). (Last updated: 01/04/2001)

ANGELA S COVINGTON CROSS (2262). Born: Jul-Sep 1945 in Portsmouth, Hampshire. Father: Covington Cross, Anthony Philip Alfred

(1240). Mother: Wallace, Isabella Wilson M (18662). Mar: during 1963 in Germany to name not known (). (Last updated: 18/08/2011

12:43:19)

MARION COVINGTON CROSS (2225). Born: Jul-Sep 1947 in Woolwich, London. Father: Covington Cross, Anthony Philip Alfred (1240).

Mother: Wallace, Isabella Wilson M (18662). Mar: Jan-Mar 1967 in Warminster, Wiltshire to Moore, Ian D (). (Last updated: 28/06/2018

15:45:47)

MICHAEL PHILLIP COVINGTON CROSS (1233). Born: 12 Feb 1952 in Wood Green, London. Father: Covington Cross, Anthony Philip

Alfred (1240). Mother: Wallace, Isabella Wilson M (18662). Mar: Nov 1972 in Warminster, Wiltshire to Bull, Marion C (4816). In late 1980s

lived at 37 Chapman Road, Croydon, Surrey. In 1994 UK tel. directory his wife is listed as living at 6 Park Row, Dilton Marsh, Westbury,

Wiltshire. from tel. dir. 374. According to daughter Emma Jayne he now lives in Bury St Edmunds with the mother of his 3 youngest children,

Tara E Pawling, born 1963, mother Smith, but has not re-married. (Last updated: 01/04/2001)

EMMA JAYNE COVINGTON CROSS (1650). Born 28 Mar 1973 in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire. Mother: Bull, Marion C (4816)

ANDREW PHILLIP COVINGTON CROSS (6950). Born 22 Apr 1975 in Trowbridge, Wiltshire. Mother: Bull, Marion C (4816)

DANIEL ROBERT COVINGTON CROSS (1934). Born Oct-Dec 1978 in Surrey. Mother: Bull, Marion C (4816)

OSCAR COVINGTON CROSS (5467). Born Sep 1995 in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Mother: Pawling, Tara E (0)

ESME COVINGTON CROSS (5858). Born Mar 1997 in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Mother: Pawling, Tara E (0)

FELIX COVINGTON CROSS (5859). Born Nov 1998 in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Mother: Pawling, Tara E (0)

VALERIE J COVINGTON CROSS (2222). Born: Oct-Dec 1946 in Portsmouth, Hampshire. Father: Covington Cross, Ronald Victor George

(3577). Mother: Johnson, Rita Joan (16671). Had a daughter, Karen Pratt born Jan-Mar 1972 in Portsmouth with Dave Pratt. No marriage

record found. (Last updated: 02/09/2020 12:59:20)

TREVOR J COVINGTON CROSS (14334). Born: 9 Feb 1950 in Portsmouth, Hampshire. Father: Covington Cross, Ronald Victor George

(3577). Mother: Johnson, Rita Joan (16671). Mar: Jan-Mar 1973 in Portsmouth, Hampshire to McKay, Kathleen J (5031). Had 2 children

with Brenda J Everett, whom did not marry. (Last updated: 28/06/2018 15:45:47)

CHARMAINE COVINGTON CROSS (5306). Born 25 Apr 1991 in Portsmouth, Hampshire. Mother: Everett, Brenda J (0)

MARIA COVINGTON CROSS (5023). Born 27 Jun 1994 in Portsmouth, Hampshire. Mother: Everett, Brenda J (0)

STEPHEN VICTOR COVINGTON CROSS (1392). Born: 3 Aug 1957 in Portsmouth, Hampshire. Father: Covington Cross, Ronald Victor

George (3577). Mother: Johnson, Rita Joan (16671). Mar: Jun 1987 in Torbay, Devon to Carr, Carol R (14330). In early 1990s lived at 25

Carisbroke Road, Portsmouth, PO4 8RG. Info from daughter Emma, 21st Nov 2005. (Last updated: 28/10/2010 12:48:17)

EMMA AMANDA COVINGTON CROSS (14332). Born 27 Nov 1983 in England. Mother: Carr, Carol R (14330)

RICHARD JOHN COVINGTON CROSS (1996). Born Jun 1986 in Portsmouth, Hampshire. Mother: Carr, Carol R (14330)

RICHARD COVINGTON CROSS (14331). Born 3 Jun 1996 in England. Mother: Carr, Carol R (14330)

GENERATION Seven

CHRISTOPHER JAMES ANTHONY COVINGTON CROSS (1548). Born: 28 Jul 1971 in Colchester, Essex. Father: Covington Cross,

Shaughan William Anthony (1232). Mother: Branson, Susan H (4789). (Last updated: 01/04/2001)

JONATHAN MARK COVINGTON CROSS (5053). Born: 25 May 1974 in Colchester, Essex. Father: Covington Cross, Shaughan William

Anthony (1232). Mother: Branson, Susan H (4789). Mar: October 1992 in Colchester, Essex to Hamilton, Joanne S (4893). Died: 29 Jan

2017 in Norwich, Norfolk aged 42. Divorced by 1996. According to Electoral Roll 2005-2010 was living at same address as Ruby Milton-

Kemp.

Eastern Daily Press reported on 29 June 2015: "Jonathon Covington-Cross, 41, of St Martins Close, Norwich, has been charged with three

counts of arson relating to three incidents on Wednesday, June 24, and Thursday, June 25, at two pubs on St George’s Street and

Magdalen Street and a further address on Golden Dog Lane. He also faces one count of theft from a shop, following an incident on

Tuesday, June 23 on Westwick Street, and one count of possession of a Class B drug.

Covington-Cross was remanded in custody to appear before Norwich Magistrates Court on Saturday, June 27, where he was further

remanded in custody to appear at Norwich Magistrates Court on Thursday 2 July."

His death notice in The Gazette on 17th February 2017 reads "Covington-Cross, Jonathan aged 42, passed suddenly on 29th January

2017. Dearly loved Son of Sue Daddy of Danielle, Sophie and Sarah Grandad of Freddie, Isla and Lily Brother of Samantha & Christopher

Rest in Peace." (Last updated: 28/10/2010 12:48:17)

SOPHIE ROSE COVINGTON CROSS (5059). Born Aug 1994 in Colchester, Essex. Mother: Hamilton, Joanne S (4893)

SARAH LOUISE COVINGTON CROSS (16687). Born Jun 2005 in Norwich, Norfolk. Mother: Harvey (0)

SAMANTHA CLAIRE COVINGTON CROSS (1903). Born: 30 Jan 1978 in Colchester, Essex. Father: Covington Cross, Shaughan William

Anthony (1232). Mother: Branson, Susan H (4789). In 2001 lived at 31 Clifton Road, Isleworth, Middlesex TW7 4HJ. Is a teacher

(scovingtoncross@yahoo.co.uk) (Last updated: 01/04/2001)

scovingtoncross@yahoo.co.uk

EMMA JAYNE COVINGTON CROSS (1650). Born: 28 Mar 1973 in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire. Father: Covington Cross, Michael Phillip

(1233). Mother: Bull, Marion C (4816). Mar: about 1996 in England to Pilley (). Attented The Grange School, Aylesbury, Bucks, United

Kingdom in 1988

In 2001 lived at Suffolk Place, Cheltenham,Gloucestershire GL50 2QG. Is an Account Manager.

Senior Marketing Executive at Bear Holding Ltd, previously Advertising Sales Executive at Johnston Press. Educated at The Chartered

Institute of Marketing & Southampton Solent University (e-j@ic24.net) (Last updated: 27/08/2009 09:08:13)

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ANDREW PHILLIP COVINGTON CROSS (6950). Born: 22 Apr 1975 in Trowbridge, Wiltshire. Father: Covington Cross, Michael Phillip

(1233). Mother: Bull, Marion C (4816). From 2008-2010 with mother & brother at 6 Park Rd, Dilton Marsh, Warminster, Wiltshire BA12

9LE. (Last updated: 01/04/2001)

DANIEL ROBERT COVINGTON CROSS (1934). Born: Oct-Dec 1978 in Surrey. Father: Covington Cross, Michael Phillip (1233). Mother:

Bull, Marion C (4816). From 2005-7 lived at 57 Chichester Park, Westbury, Wiltshire BA13 3AW and from 2008-2010 with mother &

brother at 6 Park Rd, Dilton Marsh, Warminster, Wiltshire BA12 9LE. (Last updated: 27/08/2009 09:08:13)

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OSCAR COVINGTON CROSS (5467). Born: Sep 1995 in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Father: Covington Cross, Michael Phillip (1233).

Mother: Pawling, Tara E (0). (Last updated: 28/10/2010 12:48:17)

ESME COVINGTON CROSS (5858). Born: Mar 1997 in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Father: Covington Cross, Michael Phillip (1233).

Mother: Pawling, Tara E (0). (Last updated: 28/10/2010 12:48:17)

FELIX COVINGTON CROSS (5859). Born: Nov 1998 in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Father: Covington Cross, Michael Phillip (1233).

Mother: Pawling, Tara E (0). (Last updated: 01/04/2001)

EMMA AMANDA COVINGTON CROSS (14332). Born: 27 Nov 1983 in England. Father: Covington Cross, Stephen Victor (1392). Mother:

Carr, Carol R (14330). Personal correspondence 21st Nov 2005 emma@acovington-cross.wanadoo.co.uk. (Last updated: 28/06/2018

15:45:47)

RICHARD JOHN COVINGTON CROSS (1996). Born: Jun 1986 in Portsmouth, Hampshire. Father: Covington Cross, Stephen Victor

(1392). Mother: Carr, Carol R (14330). (Last updated: 28/06/2018 15:45:47)

RICHARD COVINGTON CROSS (14331). Born: 3 Jun 1996 in England. Father: Covington Cross, Stephen Victor (1392). Mother: Carr,

Carol R (14330). (Last updated: 28/11/2005 19:25:23)

KELLIE EVE COVINGTON (1980). Born: Sep 1985 in Taunton, Somerset. Father: Covington, William Macartney (3646). Mother: Bristow,

Penelope Frances (4827). (Last updated: 01/04/2001)

CHARMAINE COVINGTON CROSS (5306). Born: 25 Apr 1991 in Portsmouth, Hampshire. Father: Covington Cross, Trevor J (14334).

Mother: Everett, Brenda J (0). (Last updated: 28/10/2010 12:48:17)

MARIA COVINGTON CROSS (5023). Born: 27 Jun 1994 in Portsmouth, Hampshire. Father: Covington Cross, Trevor J (14334). Mother:

Everett, Brenda J (0). (Last updated: 28/10/2010 12:48:17)

GENERATION Eight

SOPHIE ROSE COVINGTON CROSS (5059). Born: Aug 1994 in Colchester, Essex. Father: Covington Cross, Jonathan Mark (5053).

Mother: Hamilton, Joanne S (4893). (Last updated: 01/04/2001)

SARAH LOUISE COVINGTON CROSS (16687). Born: Jun 2005 in Norwich, Norfolk. Father: Covington Cross, Jonathan Mark (5053).

Mother: Harvey (0). (Last updated: 04/10/2010 18:13:08)

GENERATION Spouses, etc

Ann COVINGTON (4184). Born: about 1773 in Alverstoke, Hampshire. Father: Jessop (0). Mother: not known (0). Mar: 28 Aug 1797 in

Alverstoke, Hampshire to Covington, Thomas (2504). (Last updated: 01/04/2001)

Ann COVINGTON (4272). Born: about 1806 in Alverstoke, Hampshire. Father: Lock (0). Mother: Mary (0). Mar: 25 May 1831 in Alverstoke,

Hampshire to Covington, Christopher George (2531). Died before 1851 as her husband appeared in 1851 Census described as a

widower. (Last updated: 01/04/2001)

Amelia COVINGTON (4259). Born: 11 Sep 1808 in Alverstoke, Hampshire. Father: Budd, William (0). Mother: Frances (0). Mar: 24 Nov

1828 in Alverstoke, Hampshire to Covington, William (921). Died: Feb 1854 in Gosport, Hampshire aged 46. Buried 12 Feb 1854 at

Gosport. (Last updated: 01/04/2001)

Elizabeth COVINGTON (4279). Born: about 1808 in Alverstoke, Hampshire. Father: Tauranac (0). Mother: not known (0). Mar: 2 Apr 1833

in Alverstoke, Hampshire to Covington, John (3113). Dear Mr Covington,

I see from your website you have a Tauranac in your genealogy. Tauranac is a very unusual name , all those in the world having descended

from Jean- Louis Bacoue, Sieur de la Salle who for reasons yet to be explained adopted the name of his brother's estate (Isaac was Sieur

de Tauranac ) when as a Hugenot he fled France in 1685.

I am the convenor of a Bacoue /Tauranac family reunion to be held at the Bacoue/Tauranac ancestral home, the Chateau Malvirade , near

Casteljaloux, Lot et Garonne, on 8 July, 2005. If any of your Tauranac/Covington descendants would like to attend, they are cordially invited.

We take the Tauranac / Bacoue line back to 1523 in France (as part of the nobility of course!). Professor Stehen Gersh who is also

following the line takes associated families back to the 1200s. If any Tauranac/Covington descendants would like details, please ask them

to contact me. I leave Australia on 22 June.

Best wishes, Stephen Sharpe (E-Mail 2005 de_tauranac@bigpond.com) (Last updated: 01/04/2001)

Agnes COVINGTON (4983). Born: during 1835 in Gosport, Hampshire. Father: Titheridge< Henry (0). Mother: Taylor, Agnes (0). Mar: Oct-

Dec 1859 in Portsea, Hampshire to Covington, William (928). Died: Oct-Dec 1905 in Alverstoke, Hampshire aged 70. Christened 13 Dec

1835 in Alverstoke. Was living in Alverstoke in 1901 according to Census (Last updated: 17/06/2020 11:13:51)

Miriam COVINGTON (3736). Born: 1849- 1850 in England. Father: Hunt (0). Mother: not known (0). Mar: Jan-Mar 1885 in Portsea,

Hampshire to Covington, James (1522). Died: Oct-Dec 1885 in Alverstoke, Hampshire aged 35. (Last updated: 01/04/2001)

Caroline Elizabeth COVINGTON (5394). Born: during 1853 in Alverstoke, Hampshire. Father: Primmer, George (0). Mother: Fisher,

Caroline (0). Mar: during 1880 in Portsea, Hampshire to Tonge, William John (). 2nd Mar: Apr-Jun 1893 in Portsea, Hampshire to

Covington, James (1821). 3rd Mar: Oct-Dec 1912 in New Forest, Hampshire to Matthews, Joseph E (). Died: 4 Jun 1930 in Portsmouth,

Hampshire aged 76. Appears in 1901 Census living in Portsmouth aged 46. By 1911 living in Soutsea, Hampshire with James and her

daughter from her previous relationship, Caroline Tonge aged 26. This daughter appears in In 1891 Census shown as being aged 8 living

with her brother William aged 10 described as Paupers in Portsea Island, Hampshire, at the same time Caroline Elizabeth, their mother,

was shown as working as a Domestic Servant in Alverstoke.

Probate beneficiaries: Caroline Tonge. (Last updated: 17/06/2020 11:13:51)

Alice COVINGTON (5343). Born: during 1863 in Ohurmers, Kent. Father: Macartney (0). Mother: not known (0). Mar: Jul-Sep 1883 in

Sheppey, Kent to Covington, William Albert (949). Died: 11 Nov 1926 in Medway, Kent aged 63. Appears in 1901 Census living in

Portsmouth aged 39, but shown as aged 47 in 1911 Census living in Medway. Prior to death lived at 12 Linden Rd, Gillingham, Kent

although died at 42 Magpie Hall Rd, Chatham. At probate left effects to value of £928 5s 1d to son Leslie McCartney Covington. (Last

updated: 22/03/2010 11:55:49)

Ada COVINGTON (3414). Born: Apr-Jun 1869 in Portsea, Hampshire. Father: Coster, William Henry (0). Mother: not known (0). Mar: 2 Feb

1892 in Gosport, Hampshire to Covington, William Henry (969). Died: 31 Aug 1943 in Gosport, Hampshire aged 74. Prior to Wedding

lived at Norfolk Cottage, Meyrick Rd, Portsea. Her father was described as a Master Mariner (deceased). Beneficiaries(: Richard William

Titheridge & Ada Titheridge. (Last updated: 07/01/2022 15:54:52)

Charlotte Violet COVINGTON CROSS (3976). Born: 13 Dec 1893 in Samford, Suffolk. Father: Borley, Alfred (0). Mother: Emily (0). Mar:

Jul-Sep 1917 in Colchester, Essex to Covington Cross, George Edward (3780). Died: Jul-Sep 1978 in Portsmouth, Hampshire aged 85.

Known as Lottie. (Last updated: 01/04/2001)

Ethel May COVINGTON (4479). Born: Apr-Jun 1894 in Basford, Nottinghamshire. Father: Cross (0). Mother: not known (0). Mar: Oct-Dec

1918 in Medway, Kent to Covington, Leslie Macartney (700). Died: Jan-Mar 1969 in Basford, Nottinghamshire aged 75. (Last updated:

22/10/2021 10:31:18)

Daphne Christine COVINGTON CROSS (4662). Born: 27 Feb 1924 in Colchester, Essex. Father: Thursby (0). Mother: Borley (0). Mar:

Jan-Mar 1945 in Colchester, Essex to Covington Cross, Mervyn John Edward (751). Died: 1 Jul 1999 in Colchester, Essex aged 75. (Last

updated: 27/06/2018 09:45:26)

Eva COVINGTON (4651). Born: 2 Dec 1924 in England. Father: Hawksworth (0). Mother: not known (0). Mar: Apr-Jun 1944 in

Southampton, Hampshire to Covington, William Leslie (994). Died: Oct 2009 in Yorkshire aged 84. Listed as emigrating by boat from

Southampton to Egypt in 1950 with son John McCartney Covington

She lived at Trafalgar Villa, Hilderthorpe Road, Bridlington, YO15 3AY according to 1995 telephone directory check dir. 249. (Last updated:

04/10/2010 16:29:18)

Isabella Wilson M COVINGTON CROSS (18662). Born: 22 Jun 1925 in England. Father: Wallace (0). Mother: not known (0). Mar: about

1945 in Portsmouth, Hampshire to Covington Cross, Anthony Philip Alfred (1240). Died: Feb 2010 in Wiltshire aged 84. From 24 May

1967 she was Company Director of The Abbeyfield Warminster Society Ltd, 3 Boreham Rd, Glencoe, Warminster, Wiltshire BA12 9JP

(Last updated: 18/03/2021 09:58:14)

Rita Joan COVINGTON (16671). Born: 29 Apr 1926 in Newmarket, Suffolk. Father: Johnson, Ernest (0). Mother: Lambert, Edith (0). Mar:

Oct-Dec 1945 in Newmarket, Suffolk to Covington Cross, Ronald Victor George (3577). (Last updated: 15/02/2010 13:20:49)

Yvonne S COVINGTON (4785). Born: Jan-Mar 1944 in Hammersmith, London. Father: Todd (0). Mother: Rolph (0). Mar: Jan-Mar 1968 in

Islington, London to Covington, John Mccartney (1146). In 1995 telephone directory check could have been living at 47 Maudsley Road,

London, SE9 1LH. From tel. dir. 620. (Last updated: 14/06/2018 15:11:30)

Susan H COVINGTON CROSS (4789). Born: 10 Sep 1949 in Colchester, Essex. Father: Branson (0). Mother: not known (0). Mar: August

1969 in Colchester, Essex to Covington Cross, Shaughan William Anthony (1232). (Last updated: 01/04/2001)

Kathleen J COVINGTON CROSS (5031). Born: about 1951 in Portsmouth, Hampshire. Father: McKay (0). Mother: not known (0). Mar: Jan-

Mar 1973 in Portsmouth, Hampshire to Covington Cross, Trevor J (14334). 2nd Mar: Sep 1988 in Portsmouth, Hampshire to Storr, Neil ().

(Last updated: 28/06/2018 15:45:47)

Marion C COVINGTON CROSS (4816). Born: 14 Nov 1952 in England. Father: Bull (0). Mother: not known (0). Mar: Nov 1972 in

Warminster, Wiltshire to Covington Cross, Michael Phillip (1233). In 1994 UK tel. directory she is listed as living at 6 Park Row, Dilton

Marsh, Westbury, Wiltshire. from tel. dir. 374. After divorce/separation from Michael Phillip she lived with eldest children and Phillip G Dyer

(Electoral Roll 2007-10) (Last updated: 01/04/2001)

Penelope Frances COVINGTON (4827). Born: Jul-Sep 1953 in Newton Abbot, Devon. Father: Bristow (0). Mother: Stevenson (0). Mar: Jul-

Sep 1975 in Torbay, Devon to Covington, William Macartney (3646). Was Director of Mainstay Mortgages Ltd established 7 Apr 2003

dissolved March 2006, whilst living in High Wycombe. Later Director of Icon Corporate Finance Ltd, Oakmoor School Street, Drayton. (Last

updated: 17/03/2021 19:22:16)

Carol R COVINGTON CROSS (14330). Born: 19 Jul 1955 in Portsmouth, Hampshire. Father: Carr (0). Mother: Cole (0). Mar: Jun 1987 in

Torbay, Devon to Covington Cross, Stephen Victor (1392). Info from daughter Emma 21st Nov 2005. (Last updated: 28/11/2005 19:21:01)

Joanne S COVINGTON CROSS (4893). Born: about 1970 in England. Father: Hamilton (0). Mother: not known (0). Mar: October 1992 in

Colchester, Essex to Covington Cross, Jonathan Mark (5053). 2nd Mar: March 1996 in Colchester, Essex to MacPhail, Jason C (). Known

as Joanna (Last updated: 01/04/2001)