Thomas Karren

Brief Life History of Thomas

When Thomas Karren was born on 1 May 1810, in Onchan, Isle of Man, his father, Thomas Karren, was 28 and his mother, Catherine Clarke, was 23. He married Ann Ratcliffe on 5 May 1833, in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 6 sons and 5 daughters. He immigrated to Utah, United States in 1855 and lived in Utah, Utah, United States in 1850 and Utah, United States in 1870. He registered for military service in 1857. In 1833, at the age of 23, his occupation is listed as baker in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom. He died on 4 April 1876, in Lehi, Utah, Utah, United States, at the age of 65, and was buried in Lehi City Cemetery, Lehi, Utah, Utah, United States.

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Family Time Line

Thomas Karren
1810–1876
Ann Ratcliffe
1815–1886
Marriage: 5 May 1833
John Karren
1834–1905
Catherine Anne Karren
1836–1910
Lydia Karren
1838–1865
Thomas Karren
1840–1903
Joseph Karren
1842–1844
Hyrum Karren
1844–1928
Ann Karren
1846–1846
Charles Hopkins Karren
1849–1929
Mary Karren
1852–1930
Isabella Karren
1856–1935
David Ratcliff Karren
1858–1863

Sources (106)

  • Thomas Kerren, "England and Wales Census, 1841"
  • Thos Karran, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
  • Thomas Karren, "England, Lancashire, Liverpool, Banns and Marriages, 1557-1960"

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    World Events (8)

    1812

    War of 1812. U.S. declares war on Britain over British interference with American maritime shipping and westward expansion.

    1815 · Manchester Dock in Liverpool Built

    In 1815, the Manchester Dock in Liverpool was constructed by John Foster Sr. It was an important gateway for coal and manufactured goods mainly corn and cotton. It closed in 1929.

    1830

    Eclectic Period (Art and Antiques).

    Name Meaning

    German: from Middle High German karre ‘cart, barrow’ (from Latin carrus), hence a metonymic occupational name for a carter or cart maker.

    Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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