Uintah County, Utah Pioneers
A son of Thomas Karren and Ann Ratcliff, he was born Dec 22, 1839 at Liverpool, England. He came to Utah in 1852 and married Sarah Garrett. Mr. Karren came to Vernal in the fall of 1879 for the purpose of securing a farm and raising sheep. He played and active part in preparing the fort at Vernal. He was chosen high councilman. Uintah stake was organized in 1887. Went on a mission to England '91-'93. Died in November, 1903.
-From 'The Builders of Uintah' courtesy of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers
Transcribed by Lori Reynolds Weinstein
