Carson Boren
Carson D. Boren | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 12, 1824 |
| Died | August 19, 1912 (aged 87) |
| Resting place | Lake View Cemetery |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | King County Sheriff |
| Known for | Early Founder of Seattle |
| Spouse | Mary Ann Kays |
| Children | Sarah E., Gertrude Livonia |
Carson Dobbins Boren (December 12, 1824 – August 19, 1912) was an early founder of Seattle, Washington (see Denny Party). His sister Mary Ann was married to Arthur Denny, and his sister Louisa to David Denny. Boren was the first King County Sheriff. Seattle's Boren Avenue is named in his honor.
Although he was an important figure in the early years of Seattle, historian Junius Rochester writes that "The pioneering contributions of Carson Dobbins Boren to the founding of Alki (in future West Seattle) and Seattle began and ended within a short period of six years."