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Hays Covington was part of the ill-fated Texas invasion force of New Mexico sanctioned by President Lamar in 1841-1842. The complete party was taken as prisoners. Hays was listed among the prisoners that died in Santa Fe. In 1850 the Texas legislature passed a bill giving one league of land to the heirs of Hays Covington, who was killed in the service of the Republic of Texas.
The total amount of land patented for Hays Covington or his heirs subsequent to his death for which records have been found is ~4782 acres (1 league + 2 labors). There are court records of James Parker acting as guardian of 5 minor heirs of Hays Covington and selling 155 acres. James' wife Frances (Blakey)Parker was decd at the time and they had another 6 children that were of age. This implies that ~341 acres would have been allotted to the 11 existing heirs of Frances (Blakey)Parker. This represents 1/14 of the land allotted to Hays. Frances had one surviving sibling at that time implying that her mother Mary (Covington) Blakey was likely an heir to 1/7 of Hay's holdings. If Hays was single and his parents were not living this could mean that Mary was one of 7 siblings of Hays. Charles Covington of Washington and Burleson County has also been named in legal proceedings involving Hays. I believe that there is likely to be another 5 siblings of Mary, Hays, and Charles Covington. They may or may not have come to Texas. Any information would be appreciated.
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