Daniel Beer led a group of Amish-Mennonite settlers to Carrington April 10, 1896. They settled on land, 307 acres of railroad land that had been previously purchased by Mr. Beer near Barlow.
The Amish settlers were identified by some of their customs of dress, such as wearing clothes that were fastened only with hooks and eyes, broad brimmed hats and the full beards worn by the men. They took pride in being absolutely accurate in their speech and in their personal habits.
The Amish form the most numerous body of Mennonites in the United States.
In religion they more nearly resemble the Presbyterians than any other denomination of Evangelical Christians. They reject infant baptisms and usually baptize at about the age of 18. They are non-resistant and abstain from oaths and therefore avoid office. They regard honesty, industry, and plainness in dress and manners prominent Christian duties. The Lord's Supper is celebrated in most churches twice a year, preceded by feet washing.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 241