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 CountySheriff. Boren Avenue is named in his honor. Nickname: Music City Official website: http://www. ... Woodinville is a city located in King County, Washington. ... City nickname Emerald City City bird Great Blue Heron City flower Dahlia City mottos The City of Flowers The City of Goodwill City song Seattle, the Peerless City Mayor Greg Nickels County King County Area - Total - Land - Water - % water 369. ... Official language(s) None Capital Olympia Largest city Seattle Area - Total - Width - Length - % water - Latitude - Longitude Ranked 18th 184,824 km² 385 km 580 km 6. ... The Denny Party are traditionally credited with founding Seattle, Washington, with their arrival at Alki Point on November 13, 1851. ... King County is located in the U.S. state of Washington. ... Sheriff is both a political and a legal office held under English common law, Scots law or U.S. common law, or the person who holds such office. ...
Carson is a sixth-generation Oklahoman, whose mother's Cherokee ancestors were forced west on the Trail of Tears in 1830, and settled in the county that came to bear their name - Adair.
Carson won by a 55 percent to 42 percent margin.
Carson was reelected to office in November 2002 with 74 percent of the vote, the second highest margin in the history of the 2nd District.