John Covode

John Covode (March 17, 1808 January 11, 1871) was an American businessman and abolitionist politician. He served three terms in the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.

John Covode
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Pennsylvania
In office
February 9, 1870  January 11, 1871
Preceded byVacant
Succeeded byHenry Donnel Foster
Constituency21st district
In office
March 4, 1867  March 3, 1869
Preceded byJohn Littleton Dawson
Succeeded byVacant
Constituency21st district
In office
March 4, 1855  March 3, 1863
Preceded byAugustus Drum
Succeeded byGlenni William Scofield
Constituency19th district
Personal details
Born(1808-03-17)March 17, 1808
West Fairfield, Pennsylvania
DiedJanuary 11, 1871(1871-01-11) (aged 62)
Political partyWhig
Republican (after 1854)
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