fact sources and writings about this individual:
Her marriage certificate states that she was 17 when married. According to her birth certificate, she would have only been 15.
The 1901 Census for Aldborough twsp, Elgin Co. shows Robert as a widower, he and daughter Eliza were living with his parents.
Robert was employed as a labourer in the brickyards.
Record from Roger Harris:
The marriage certificate #2553/91 from Aldborough Twsp, Elgin Co., dated 29 June 1891 is for Robert George Covell, 21, b. Glanford Twsp, Res Aldborough Twsp, Labourer, s/o Robert Covell & Mary Jane Lacey; to Evalicia Everingham, 17, b.Thorold Twsp, Welland Co., d/o James Everingham & Margaret Catherine Smith. Witnesses were Benjamin John Covell, Aldborough Twsp and Elizabeth A. Covell of Aldborough Twsp. Both the bride and groom were listed as Methodist, married by Rev Geo A. Francis by License.
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