From Maryland in the War of 1812.
Died November 14, 1813, at French's Mills, New York.
Remains removed to Sackets Harbor, Jefferson County, New York on August 13, 1820, and place of burial now known as Mount Civington.
In early 1814, Fort Patapsco, located to the west of Fort McHenry renamed in his honor. It took an active role at the Battle of Baltimore in 1814.
Leonard Covington was mortally wounded at the Battle of Crysler's Farm, Upper Canada, on November 11, 1813, while "leading his men forward in a charge, his last words being 'Independence Forever!!'"
--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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