James Patterson Conover was also known as James Peterson Cownover. James Patterson Conover was born on 9. Oct. 1869 at Adair County, Kentucky. He was the son of
William Henry Conover and
Sarah Elizabeth Stapp.
James Patterson Conover appeared on the census of 22. Jun. 1900 at with his parents, White Oak Precinct, Adair County, Kentucky. He married
May Williams on 31. Mar. 1901 at Residence of Reverend W. B. Cave, Adair County, Kentucky. From: Adair County News, 3 April 1901
Marriage Licenses: The following marriage licenses were issued from the Adair County Clerk's office during the month of March. L. W. TABOR to Miss Anna BROOKS; W. W. KIRTLEY to Miss Lizzie ANTLE; Robt. L. POYNTER to Miss Etta PETTY; Joseph G. BLACKFORD to Miss Fannie L. MORTON; A. L. HUBBARD to Miss Mary A. WATSON, Wm. P. PHELPS to Miss Mary W. GADBERRY; Jas. P. CONOVER to Miss May WILLIAMS.
Last Sunday afternoon a party of eighteen ladies and gentlemen reached Columbia, in buggies, from the White Oak section. From the public square they drove to the residence of Rev. W. B. CAVE, two of the party desiring to be married. A knock at the door soon brought the minister to the front, and while Mr. James P. CONOVER and Miss May WILLIAMS were seated in their buggy, the solemn and impressive ceremony which unites two hearts was pronounced, after which all the crowd [retreated] on their homeward trip.

James Patterson Conover was shown in the census on 21. Apr. 1910 as a farmer.
James Patterson Conover and
May Williams appeared on the census of 21. Apr. 1910 at White Oak Precinct, Adair County, Kentucky; 4 children, 4 living. James Patterson Conover was shown in the census on 13. Jan. 1920 as a farmer.
James Patterson Conover and
May Williams appeared on the census of 13. Jan. 1920 at White Oak Precinct, Adair County, Kentucky.

James Patterson Conover was shown in the census on 1. May. 1930 as a farmer.
James Patterson Conover and
May Williams appeared on the census of 1. May. 1930 at White Oak Magisterial District 2, Adair County, Kentucky. James Patterson Conover died on 4. Feb. 1938 at Adair County, Kentucky, at age 68. He was buried at Freedom Methodist Church, Adair County, Kentucky.