25 Facts About Edward Carrington

Edward Carrington was an American soldier and statesman from Virginia.

Edward Carrington distinguished himself as quartermaster general in General Nathanael Greene's southern campaign.

Edward Carrington was present at Cowpens, Guilford Court House, and Hobkirk's Hill.

Edward Carrington was an original member of the Society of the Cincinnati.

Edward Carrington was Elizabeth's second husband; her first husband William Brent died.

Edward Carrington co-founded the Female Humane Association around 1805 to aid homeless girls and young women, it is known as the Memorial Foundation for Children.

Harrison was appointed the regiment's colonel while Edward Carrington became lieutenant colonel and second in command.

Edward Carrington's guns were placed on the American left flank under William Alexander, Lord Stirling's command.

Edward Carrington was sent south in command of three artillery companies with Johann de Kalb's forces.

The new leader ordered Carrington to continue reconnoitering possible routes of withdrawal, an action that historian Mark M Boatner III wrote would "prove decisive".

Historian Boatner believed that, "this advance planning enabled Edward Carrington to propose a course of action that probably saved the Southern army".

Edward Carrington decided to retreat toward Virginia in the hope that Cornwallis would follow.

Greene ordered Edward Carrington to assemble boats on the Dan River and instructed his separate columns under Morgan, Lee, and Huger to head north for a rendezvous.

Edward Carrington recommended that the American army cross the Dan 20 miles downstream at Irwin's Ferry and 4 miles farther at Boyd's Ferry.

The proposal was adopted and Edward Carrington arranged to move the boats to the downstream crossings.

Edward Carrington's boats were now all at Irwin's and Boyd's ferries, so he took command of the cavalry detachment watching the British vanguard.

Edward Carrington noted that the British vanguard had slowed down and this, combined with other intelligence, confirmed Cornwallis' change of direction.

Edward Carrington was present at the Battle of Guilford Court House a few weeks later.

Since he never received promotion, Edward Carrington resumed his post as quartermaster general under Greene in the summer of 1782 and served in that capacity until the end of the war.

Edward Carrington was a candidate for Virginia's 9th congressional district in 1788, losing to Theodorick Bland.

Edward Carrington then served as Virginia's supervisor of the revenue from 1791 to 1794, placing him in charge of collecting controversial whiskey taxes in the state.

In 1797, Washington wrote a letter to Edward Carrington stating that he had just hosted the future Supreme Court Justice John Marshall.

Edward Carrington noted that Marshall approved of an improved threshing machine by a Mr Booker.

In 1798, President John Adams selected Edward Carrington to be the quartermaster general for the United States Army during the Quasi-War with France, but the position was never filled and was eliminated when normal relations were restored.

In 1807, Edward Carrington was foreman of the jury during Aaron Burr's treason trial.