John Covode was an American businessman and abolitionist politician. He served three terms in the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania. Wikipedia
Born: March 17, 1808, West Fairfield, PA
Died: January 11, 1871 (age 62 years), Harrisburg, PA
Previous offices: Representative (1870–1871), Representative (1867–1869), and Representative (1855–1863)
Party: Whig Party
Children: George H. Covode