From War of 1812 Magazine.
Covington was shot in the stomach while advancing on foot with his brigade at the Battle of Crysler's Farm and died from the wound. he was first buried at French Mills, New York and in 1820, his remains were moved to Madison Barracks near Sackets Harbor. In 1909, that cemetery was relocated to a new site in the village itself. French Mills was later renamed Fort Covington for him.
On July 21, 2010, there was a special ceremony to commemorate him and unveil a new marker.
Others buried at the cemetery:
Brig. Gen. Zebulon Pike, killed 27 April 1813 during the attack on York, Upper Canada.
Lt.Col. Electus Backus who played a key role in the defense of Sackets Harbor in 1813.
--Brock-Perry
2012 marks the 200th anniversary of America's "Forgotten War," the War of 1812 that took place over three years, 1812 to 1815.
Battle of New Orleans.
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