James W. Covert
James Way Covert was an American lawyer and politician who served five terms as a United States representative from New York from 1877 to 1881, and from 1889 to 1895
Biography
Born at Oyster Bay, he attended the public schools and received an academic education in Locust Valley. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1863, and commenced practice in Flushing. He was district school commissioner from 1867 to 1870, assistant prosecuting attorney of Queens County, and Surrogate of Queens County from 1870 to 1874.Tenures in Congress
Covert was elected as a Democrat to the 45th [United States Congress|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. He was a member of the New York State Senate in 105th [New York State Legislature|1882] and New York State Legislature|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.