Edward Carrington, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetEdward Carrington
American politician
Date of Birth: 11-Feb-1748
Place of Birth: Goochland County, Virginia, United States
Date of Death: 28-Oct-1810
Profession: politician
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius 
About Edward Carrington
- 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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