Leonard Covington
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Leonard Covington (October 30, 1768–November 14, 1813) was a United States Army Brigadier General and a member of the United States House of Representatives.
Born in Aquasco, Maryland, Covington served in the Northwest Indian War under Anthony Wayne, where he distinguished himself at Fort Recovery and the Battle of Fallen Timbers and in the War of 1812. Covington was mortally wounded in the Battle of Crysler's Farm and died three days later at Frenchs Mills, N.Y.
Covington, Louisiana; Fort Covington, New York; Covington, Kentucky; Covington, Georgia; and Covington County, Mississippi are named after him.
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Preceded by Richard Sprigg, Jr. |
U.S. Congressman, Maryland's 2nd District 1805—1807 |
Succeeded by Archibald Van Horne |