James W. Covert

James W. Covert
Richard C. McCormick
In office March 4, 1877 – March 3, 1881
Preceded by	Henry B. Metcalfe
Succeeded by	Perry Belmont
Member of the New York State Senate from the 1st district
In office January 1, 1882 – December 31, 1883
Preceded by	John Birdsall
Succeeded by	James Otis
Personal details
Born	(1842-09-02)September 2, 1842 Oyster Bay, New York
Died	May 16, 1910(1910-05-16) (aged 67) Brooklyn, New York
Political party	Democratic

James Way Covert (September 2, 1842 – May 16, 1910) was an American lawyer and politician who served five terms as a

from 1877 to 1881, and from 1889 to 1895

Biography

Born at

of Queens County from 1870 to 1874.

Tenures in Congress

Covert was elected as a Democrat to the 45th and 46th United States Congresses, holding office from March 4, 1877, to March 3, 1881. He was Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture (46th Congress). He was a member of the New York State Senate (1st D.) in 1882 and 1883.

He was elected to the 51st, 52nd and 53rd United States Congresses, holding office from March 4, 1889, to March 3, 1895. He was Chairman of the House Committee on Patents (53rd Congress).

Later career and death

Covert moved to

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References

• United States Congress. "James W. Covert (id: C000814)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
• James W. Covert at Find a Grave

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Henry B. Metcalfe	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 1st congressional district 1877–1881	Succeeded by Perry Belmont
Preceded by Perry Belmont	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 1st congressional district 1889–1895	Succeeded by Richard C. McCormick
New York State Senate
Preceded by John Birdsall	New York State Senate 1st District 1882–1883	Succeeded by James Otis