Carrington, a prospering, growing city. But what of the man behind the city, the man Carrington is named in honor of‑ Miles D. Carrington.

Carrington was born in Litchfield, Connecticut, January 1, 1823. He died at Marseilles, France, March 22, 1887. His father was a farmer in Connecticut.

The family moved to Oneida County, New York in 1840, remaining there until the death of his father in 1846 at the age of 55.

Miles' education was limited to the district school of the neighborhood. His literary attainments were the results of his subsequent efforts amid the activities of his life. He remained on the farm until he was 19 years old. In 1842 he came West. His first stop was in Hillsdale County, Mich. where he was variously employed for two years. In 1844 he went to Goshen, Indiana where he spent three, years as a clerk in a store. Being age 24 he decided to enter business for himself. He opened a general store at Middlebury, Indiana. In 1849 Theodore B. Casey became a partner. This arrangement was continued with success until 1854 when the partners moved to Toledo, Ohio and the firm of Carrington and Casey opened a Grain and Commission House. This business rapidly grew. They built up a transportation interest on the Lakes, too.

In 1861 the Toledo Board of Trade was established and Mr. Carrington was one of the first directors.

He was married November 20, 1849 to Elizabeth M. Casey, a sister of Theodore Casey. Mrs. Carrington was active in the establishment of the Protestant Orphans' Home. She died August 17, 1886.

They had six children: Alice, Mrs. Charles Royce, New York; Kate, Mrs. Frederick Shoemaker, Toledo, Ohio; William T., Toledo; Annie, Mrs. John S. Hannah, Chicago; Zoe and Bessie, Toledo.

Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 31