Person:Edward Carrington (5)

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Lt. Col. Edward Carrington
b.11 Feb 1748 Goochland County, Virginia
d.28 Oct 1810 Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia
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m. 1732
  1. Hon. Paul Carrington1733 - 1818
  2. George Carrington1739 - 1784
  3. Joseph Carrington1741 - 1802
  4. Nathaniel Carrington1743 - 1803
  5. Hennington Carrington1746 - 1810
  6. Lt. Col. Edward Carrington1748 - 1810
  7. Hannah Carrington1752 - 1817
  8. Col. Mayo Carrington, of Boston Hill, Cumberland, VA1753 - 1803
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Name Lt. Col. Edward Carrington
Gender Male
Birth? 11 Feb 1748 Goochland County, Virginia
Death? 28 Oct 1810 Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia
Reference Number? Q5342218?


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Edward Carrington (February 11, 1748 – October 28, 1810) was an American soldier and statesman from Virginia. During the American Revolutionary War he became a lieutenant colonel of artillery in the Continental Army. He distinguished himself as quartermaster general in General Nathanael Greene’s southern campaign. He commanded artillery at Monmouth and Yorktown. He was also present at Cowpens, Guilford Court House, and Hobkirk's Hill. During the war he became a close friend of George Washington. Carrington served in the 3rd Continental Congress and was the first US Marshal appointed from his state. He was an original member of the Society of the Cincinnati.

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