Carson Boren
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Carson Dobbins Boren (December 12, 1824, Nashville, Tennessee--August 19, 1912, Woodinville, Washington), 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. Boren Avenue is named in his honor.