his early married life, he kept a dry farm in the northeast section of Ogden at the foot of the Wasatch mountains. He first used the land to grow hay. Later he raised turkeys for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and other occasions. Finally, he planted what was probably the first boysenberries to be grown in Weber County getting his plants from Knott's Berry Farm in California. The berries did well under his cultivation. The large, beautiful berries were enjoyed greatly by the family. One of his favorite treats was a fresh boysenberry pie cooked by Mother. She also bottled them to be enjoyed during the winter. The interesting way that Charles met his future wife, Mary Farley Marriott, is recorded separately in a history I have written about her. Truly it can be said that Mother was a beloved spirit honored, loved, and respected by her husband and children, idolized and revered by her grandchildren, admired and respected by those who knew her, affectionately called "Aunt Mary" by relatives, friends, and neighbors. To the weary traveler, to the homeless sick, to relatives far and near, her home was a haven, a sanctuary, a retreat where hospitality and concern abided. Marydevoted wife, mother, daughter, and special spirit of the Lord. 1208 PORTER AVENUE Charles and Mary's first home was that of his Mother, Teresa Southwick Marriott. After their first two boys were born, they moved to Evanston, Wyoming where he worked for the railroad for a period of time. On returning to Ogden, about 1900, he bought a lot at 1208 Henniger Avenue (now Porter Avenue) . They purchased a two-room photography shop that was located at Washington Avenue near the corner of Twelfth Street. Charles moved this building onto his lot and converted it into a small home. As the family grew, he used his skills in remodeling his home by adding more rooms to the back and making other changes. After many years, a large, spacious cement porch was built across the entire front of the home. It was complete with a colorful rock face that extended above the porch approximately three feet to give some privacy. Charles hand-picked the smooth, round rocks and with the help of his brother, Brigham, completed the rock front that received praise and compliments on down through the years, one would have never guessed that his home was once a two-room shop. A section of the front was used as a flower garden where peonies, roses, and other flowers brought enjoyment and beauty over the years. To the south was planted a large area of lawn. At the back in the early years, Charles built a barn with a hayloft for a cow or two, and a horse for his carriage. A granary was also constructed in the back. Eventually the barn was replaced with a large garage. The rest of the area was used for a vegetable garden and a number of fruit trees. Charles constructed a large grape arbor at the back on the south side of the house and connected it to the back porch. This provided lovely grapes over the years as well as a shaded area where relatives and friends spent many enjoyable hours. The home was located in an excellent area within two blocks of a grocery store and the Mound Fort Grammar School (later known as North Junior High). The house was also one-half block from "The