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Show families of James Jardine, John I. Hart, James F. Hunter, Nathan Hawkes, Andrew Bomen as well as the Hunts, Robbs, Walkers, and Bucks were only a few. After a number of his children married, he moved in 1887 from West Weber to that part of Ogden known as Mound Fort. After residing at a home on Cross street for a short period of time, he established his permanent home at 1220 Henniger Avenuelater renamed Porter Avenue. Here they were members of the Mound Fort Ward of the Weber Stake until the ward and stake were disband and reorganized as the Seventh Ward of the Ogden Stake. The Seventh Ward meetings were first held in what was referred to as "The Barn"a large building consisting of a dance hall and stage. It was located on the north side of Twelfth Street approximately midway between Porter and Jefferson Avenues. On Sundays it was partitioned off to accommodate religious classes and meetings. "The Barn" was used until the new Seventh Ward (located on Thirteenth Street and Adams Avenue) was finished. Isaac and Madeleine lived in this ward until their deaths. After Isaac and Madeleine established themselves on Porter Avenue, two of their married daughters moved to the same block as their parents. Jennie and George Gibson built a beautiful brick home on the northeast corner of Porter and Thirteenth Street. Mary and Charles Marriott located next door (north of Mary's parents) at 120 8 Porter Avenue. Other married children lived in Ogden at various times while others made California their permanent residence in the later years of their lives. Isaac and Madeleine's family was a "close-knit" group. Together they spent many enjoyable hours celebrating special occasions: births, birthdays, holidays, weddings, anniversaries. One special event of their married life was their Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary where they were surrounded by their children, grandchildren, relatives, and friends. Their daughter, Mary, arranged for this occasion to be held in her home. Two of Isaac's sons, Edward C. and Simeon A., became barbers a profession they followed until retirement. For many years, Edward worked in barbershops of ships sailing to various foreign ports. Later he owned and operated his own shop in the Savoy Hotel in Seattle, Washington. For a time Simeon joined Edwardbarbering on a ship which cruised from Seattle, Washington to Los Angeles. California. His others sons, Emile and Julius, are also fine-looking men who were highly respected. All of Isaac's daughters were beautiful, cultured, and refined women who were blessed with many talents. They excelled in cooking and homemaking and become devoted and dedicated mothers and wives. They were proud of their heritage and devout in their religious convictions. They had a desire to gain knowledge and to serve well in callings in the church. Their pleasing personalities, quick wits, and senses of humor made them most enjoyable to be |