Researching Edward Carrington
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 3155 people with the Carrington surname? In that year Carrington was ranked number 1297 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Edward means "Guardian of prosperity" and is of English origin.
Records of Edward Carrington on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Edward Carrington and the Carrington Family Tree
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| Did you know that there are currently 4873 people with the Carrington surname in the UK? Carrington is now ranked number 1212 for popularity in the UK. |
Carrington Genealogy Databases
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Carrington Forums
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| Did you know that there are currently 18229 people with the Carrington surname in the USA? Carrington is ranked number 151 for popularity in the USA. |
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Some Famous People called Edward Carrington
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.
Source: Edward Carrington, Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia
Other names that sound a bit like Carrington
Family names can get corrupted over time, particularly where literacy was not as good. The following list contains some names that have similar sounds so you may want to also look at one or two of the more likely possibilites.
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