In the 1930 Census Pasadena, Los Angeles, CA Roll: T626-169 page 7B ED 1239 hh 175/244

Covey, Edward A or O. 65 he and both parents born in NY

, Gertrude, wife, 59, she and both parents born in NY

, Andrew (?), son 21, born in NY

, Noble C., lodger, wid., 60, born MO dad VA mom KY

So Annie must have died before 1930.

The next information came from Jo Johnson. She sent it on the 15th of November 2005 re: Noble Causby Covey...The career of Noble C. Covey, well known ex-county treasurer of Nodaway County, has been characterized by well-directed industry, good management and a progressive spirit, ever fostering a broad-minded policy which has resulted in much good to this locality. He was born near Warrensburg, Johnson County, Missouri, July 11, 1869, and he is the son of George S. and Bettie (Goode) Covey, both having come to Missouri from Kentucky, the father, however, being a native of Virginia. After living in Lincoln County, Kentucky, one year he came to Missouri about 1868. He saw some hard and exciting service during the war between the states, having served four years in the Fourth Regiment Kentucky Volunteer Infantry, during which time he was a prisoner in Andersonville. He once sold to an officer for fifty cents an article which he had cut from bone after weeks of hard work. A guard offered to bring him a peck of sweet potatoes for fifty cents. He let down a rope and paid the fifty cents. Upon drawing up the sack with the supposed potatoes he found it contained only pine knots. He proved to be a very faithful soldier and after his trying career in the army he returned home and took up farming again. In 1882 he came to Washington township, Nodaway County, Missouri, locating in the southeast corner of the county, where he and his wife are still living, owning a good place and a comfortable home, in the village of Guilford. He has always devoted his attention exclusively to farming, and not sought public office, but has always been loyal to the Republican party.

Noble C. Covey was thirteen years old when he came to Nodaway County. He assisted his father with the general work about the place until of legal age, attending the common schools during the winter months it being necessary for him to work out after he was fifteen years old his schooling was interrupted; he turned part of his wages to his parents. He continued to work out as a farm hand until his marriage at the age of twenty-six years.

At Rosendale, Andrew County, Missouri, on February 13, 1895, Mr. Covey was united in wedlock with Hattie Roberts, daughter of an excellent family of that locality. They began their married life in Washington township, Nodaway county, where Mr. Covey rented land for five years. He then spent two years engaged as a painter for the Chicago Great Western Railroad Company. He managed a branch store at Guilford, for a company that operated stores at Savannah. While on the farm he was elected township collector for two terms of four years in all, and rendered very efficient service in this capacity. He was delegate to various conventions in the Republican party, having long been an active worker in its ranks. He was the nominee of that party in 1904 for county treasurer and in November of that year was triumphantly elected, and on April 1, 1905, entered the office for two years, and he made such a splendid and praiseworthy record that he was re-elected to this office in 1906. This proved his popularity with all the classes, for Nodaway was at that time declared to be Democratic. The campaign was a close one the last time, but in 1904 Mr. Covey received a majority of the thirty-nine votes. The last time he was elected the contest was a very close one. In all townships but two, the votes were tied. He conceded one to his opponent by twenty-five, but on its coming in it was found to be a tie. Hopkins township was the last one to be heard from, which came in with a majority of sixty-seven. This was after a very spirited campaign.

Mr. Covey retired from office April 1, 1909, having made a record that was praised by all concerned, because he gave the office his close personal attention and treated everybody on the square.

Since retiring from office he has resided in Maryville. He is one of the local men who are influential in the active work of the Republican party. He was a delegate to the judicial and state conventions.

Mrs. Covey died February 2, 1906, leaving four children, Charley, Deney, Jamie and Dale. On September 26, 1908, Mr. Covey was again married, his second wife being Anna May Worst, who had served as deputy to Mr. Covey during his last term of office. This union is without issue.

Fraternally Mr. Covey is a member of the Masons, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.

Paper: Kansas City Star Kansas City, Missouri 3/3/1909
THEY KEPT MARRIAGE A SECRET
In September the County Treasurer of Maryville Wed in Kansas City

Maryville, Mo March 2...The marriage of Noble Covey, county treasurer, and Miss Anna May Worst, which took place at the residence of the Rev. W.D. Rowe, pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church in Kansas City, September 22, 1908, was made public in this city today. Miss Worst was assistant county treasurer for three years under Mr. Covey. The marriage license was secured in Butler, MO. Miss Worst came near causing the death of Mr. Covey shortly before their wedding. The Maryville lodge of Elks of which Mr. Covey is a member, was starting to Creston, IA., for a day's picnic as the guest of Creston Lodge. Scouts were out picking up recruits who had been detained. Miss Worst saw a delegation coming and hurried Mr. Covey into the vault of the county treasurer's office and locked him in. They hurried to a waiting cab, threatening to take her to Creston unless she told them where to find Mr. Covey. She refused and taking advantage of her captors, fled from the cab and rushed into the courthouse to secure aid in recovering the county treasurer from his close quarters. When the door was opened a few minutes later the victim of the joke was almost suffocated.

Paper" Columbus Daily Enquirer, Columbus, GA 9/10/1908

LEFT OFFICIAL IN VAULT, FOR NEARLY AN HOUR
Maryville, MO Sept 9...After being locked in a vault for nearly an hour, Noble Covey, county treasurer here, was nearly suffocated when released. Restoratives were administered, but it was some time before physician pronounced him out of danger. And it was all the result of a prank. Mr Covey had decided not to accompany the Maryville Elks to the fair at Creston, IA. on a special train. Scouting parties were sent out to bring in deserters. Covey was seen standing in front of the county treasurer's window and a detachment was sent to bring him into ranks. Covey's assistant, Miss Anna M. Wurst, saw them coming and Covey entered the vault of the office. Miss Wurst swung the door shut and turned the combination just as the Elks reached the office. They demanded that she open the door but she refused. Finally the leader of the party said: Well, we will just take Miss Wurst to Creston as our guest. Decorated with ribbons and sheep bells tied at her elbows. Miss Wurst was taken to a carriage. She escaped from the carriage after removing the bells from her arms so that her flight might not be noticed. Reaching the office, she opened the vault and Covey reeled out.