Edward Carrington

1748–1810 (age 62)

Statesman/Military Officer

Photograph of Edward Carrington

Biography

Edward Carrington served the young United States as both a diplomat and military officer, acting with quiet resolve during the Revolutionary War and in subsequent negotiations. His counsel was marked by a steady commitment to republican principles and harmony among the states.

Resting now in St. John’s Episcopal Churchyard, Carrington’s memory is kept by those who value the dignified service of the founding generation.