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Cyrus Eaton bought Acadia Farms. In 1912 it was a summer home for his large family. Then he moved there in ? and lived there until his death in 1979. He raised Shorthorn Beef Cattle and horses. It was his habit to walk daily, and he frequently rode his quarter horse, Red, and cross country skied until his late 80s.
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Patricia Hayes Worden
6/24/2014 09:49:30 am
Hello, my name is Patricia Hayes Worden. My husband is Ken Worden. His father, Clarence, owned the shorthorn herd "Glen Cove" in the 50's through the 80's. I remember a secretary that worked for Mr. Eaton, her name was Betty Royon. She gave my husband and I a Chessie Cat vase. I was wondering if Ms. Royon was still alive. Ken's dad passed in 1988, but the Glen Cove prefix goes on with Registerd Holsteins and the Bapton name lives on through our Jerseys and registered Angus. Thank you for your time and consideration
Cathy Eaton
7/7/2014 10:39:06 am
Hi Patricia,
Patricia Worden
3/19/2015 09:28:23 am
Dear Cathy, I just found this response to email I sent you nearly a year ago. I apologize for having not answered you. I happened on it purely by chance. Thank you so much for getting back to me. I see others have posted and if I find out anything I will forward it to you.
Michael Flynn
1/27/2015 05:37:35 am
I live in Betty Royan's house at 290 N. Main St., Hudson, Ohio. I may be able to provide some information about her. The best person you shoudl talk to is Mr. Tom Vince at Western Reserve Academy. He knew her well.
Patricia Worden
3/19/2015 09:30:43 am
Dear Mr. Flynn, As I posted on Ms. Eaton's reply, I just happened on this response from her. I am so pleased. I would love to get more information in regards to Ms. Royan. She was so respected by Ken's dad. 5/10/2017 09:31:42 am
Dear Mr. Michael Flynn, I would love to know more about Betty Royan;s house and her life. Do you know her papers are archived. Cyrus Eaton was my grandfather. I am putting material about Betty Royan on the Thinkerslodgehistories.com website. I would appreciate any help you can give me. Tom Vince sent me three articles about Betty Royan. It is a start.
Patricia M Worden
7/21/2015 10:05:25 am
I have been in touch with Mr. Vince and I am currently reading the material he sent in regards to Ms. Royon's life and career. What an amazing woman. I am also going to research more to see if I can find anything else. It's been wonderful reading about her and her many accomplishments as Cyrus Eaton's assistant.
Cathy Eaton
2/20/2017 07:03:20 am
Dear Patricia,I would love to read more about Betty Royan. I am sorry I did not see your earlier emails. I knew Betty when I was growing up. She was an invaluable assistant to my grandfather and a wonderful writer. I would like to create a section on her on my website, Thinkerslodgehistories.com. I have a few photographs and a few writings.
Marcia Napier
4/10/2017 09:01:05 am
My grandfather, James Napier worked at Acadia Farms for a few years from 1947 to about 1951. He came from Sni A Bar Farms in Missouri to work for the Mr. Eaton. I knew Betty Royon (and Fred Rose) and I have some photos of her and articles from the Shorthorn World. She became a great friend to my Scottish grandparents and would always visit and have “tea” when in town (Kansas City) for the American Royal. I also have a couple of photos of the play yard at Acadia and the swimming pool. The last time I remember seeing Mr. Eaton was in 1959 when he brought the Russian Troika (probably spelled incorrectly) to the Royal. I saw Betty a few times after that. Are you interested in photos?
Karen Quackenbush
4/14/2017 10:00:03 am
I'm delighted to see "Aunt" Betty discussed. My good friend's aunt was always one of the more intriguing people I'd met! I've spent many fun times at her house with Beth. It would be great to see any photos as memories fade and I'm feelingl drawn to look to past. Just curious if you'd be able to share with a non family member?
Cathy Eaton
10/23/2021 07:33:35 am
Yes, Please send photos. Thank you, Cathy Eaton 4/15/2017 06:44:48 am
Hello Karen,
Mary Kukla
10/22/2021 03:20:58 pm
I used to clean for Mr and Mrs Eaton for about 4 years before Mr. Eaton passed away. I was there the day he died. He was a kind man. The house needed so much repair at that time. Some floors were painted and peeling. The baby grand piano had water spot damage from the roof. Pictures of the troika (I did see it) and many beautiful parties back in the day. So glad the house
Cathy Eaton
10/23/2021 07:34:37 am
Thank you for sharing memories of my grandfather and his house. If you remember more, I would love to read your memories.
Janie (South) Roberts
5/16/2022 12:15:54 pm
Cathy, I stumbled onto this blog have so enjoyed reading soI wanted to send you a brief comment. I was the 1st Shorthorn Lassie Princess. The year that I was selected was the year that your grandfather hosted the annual meeting of the Shorthorn Association. So, my family and I were there. This would have been in 1957 and I was 7 years old. I have a photo showing your grandfather, Cyrus Eaton, his Assistant, Betty Royan, myself, Janie South, and the Queen, Marianne Huffman. The Steer in the photo may have been PS Troubadour but I'm not certain of that. I would be happy so send you a copy of this photo but I don't see where I can attach a photo to this blog. Please let me know how I can get this photo to you. I would love hearing from you.
Anita Evans Zurcher
7/21/2023 05:32:33 pm
Hello Cathy, I remember that my fraternal grandmother was a cook for Cyrus Eaton. Her name was Florence (Flo) Evans, she immigrated from Wales. I wonder if you remember her,
Dolly Reindle
4/24/2024 01:47:40 pm
Hi Cathy, I’ve been having kind of a debate with some folks, hope you can shed some light. I grew up on Nesbitt rd, my grandparents befor me. My uncles who have now passed, worked at the farm when they were younger. Several neighborhood boys also worked at the farm. I am 66, so been part of neighborhood all my life. Years ago, maybe 15-20 years Northfield & Sagamore did a house and garden tour. Part of the tour was a home in the middle of Eaton Estates as it stands today with the newer homes. There were 2 houses, a pool and a pool house which also has a guest room. Not part of the new development, all the new houses are built around it. My question is, was it a hunting lodge or guest house? The debate I was having is a couple people tell me I’m wrong and I am confusing it with the Siberling house that was converted into apartments and I keep telling no, it’s in middle of development that wasn’t developed.. can you shed so light? Much appreciated! I graduated with Steve Eaton in 1975, still on Nesbitt.
Cathy Eaton
4/26/2024 08:53:59 am
Hello Dolly. Cyrus Eaton Sr. lived at Acadia Farms. He was my grandfather. I think that you were describing Arrow Cottage where I grew up in Northfield Ohio on 626 Houghton Road with my parents and siblings. The main house was probably originally built over 300 years ago. My grandmother moved there around 1932 and additional rooms were added at which point a guest house was built Around 1960 my father had a pool built which had a guest room. And my parents expanded the main house. The guest house was often rented out. It was never a hunting lodge. In more recent years the main house (maybe around 1995) became a Bed and Breakfast. The owners had some animal head trophy’s in the library. I believe the Siberlings were friends of Grampa. Possibly their house was bought my the Mischler family. I hope this answers your questions. Cathy Eaton Leave a Reply. |
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