Truman Kingsley
Truman Kingsley, Manager of Acadia Farms and North Dakota Cattleman
Truman A. Kingsley, 72, Wheatland, ND, died Tuesday, March 25, 2008 in Innovis Health, Fargo, ND.
Truman Arthur Kingsley was born July 13, 1935 on the family farm at Wheatland to Walter and Roxie (Brace) Kingsley. He was raised and attended school in Wheatland and graduated from Central Cass High School in 1954. Truman attended North Dakota Agricultural College in Fargo and enjoyed playing football while there.
Truman managed Cyrus Eaton's Acadia Farm in Northfield, OH from 1964 to 1974 and during that time traveled extensively throughout the country judging and showing cattle. In 1974,Truman and Connie moved back to the family farm and continued to raise Continental Cattle and farm. Truman was a mentor to many young people, sharing his passion for cattle through annual judging team expeditions held at the farm. Truman was enthusiastic about sports and helped to initiate the Casselton Booster Club.
Truman was one of North Dakota's "winningest" purebred livestock breeders. In 1964 he showed his first Chicago International Champion and went on to exhibit four Chicago International Champions in the Shorthorn and Polled Shorthorn shows. In 1989 he was named NDSU Agriculturist of the year. Truman was instrumental in starting the "Classic" Steer Show at the ND Winter Show in ValleyCity and in 1993 was named ND Winter Show Man of the Year.
Truman is survived by his wife of 52 years, Connie Mae Roth; a daugter, Barbara Johnson, Hettinger, ND; a son, Truman J.W. (Becky) Kingsley, Fargo, ND; eight loving grandchildren, Brandon, Elizabeth, Jenny, Nicole, Ellen (Bobby), Ethan, Hannah, Lydia; two great grandchildren, Robert and Ean. Also surviving are two sisters, Ruth Anderson, Amenia, ND and Eleanor Punton, Ayr, ND. He was preceded in death by his parents, beloved daughter, Kathryn and son-in-law, Kermit Johnson. (information from obituary, http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Truman-A.-Kingsley-83160779)
The last farm manager at Acadia Farms was Truman Kingsley and he was manager from 1964 to 1974. Truman passed away on March 28, 2008. After his 10 years at Acadia, he went back to his family farm at Wheatland ND where he continued to show cattle. He continued to raise Shorthorns for a few years, but more importantly, developed his own breed called Continentals which were developed using Chi, Shorthorn, and a few other genetics. His Continentals were sold throughout North America. Truman was called the winningest cattleman in North Dakota and he produced numerous Champions throughout his life. Truman Kingsley was also a great educator, and he welcomed junior and college judging teams from across the nation to his farm for judging clinics. Many of today's great judges, had a few sessions listening to Truman Kingsley. Truman also worked closely with Dr. Bert Moore at NDSU and the NDSU judging teams were often at the Kingsley farm before they headed out on judghing competitions. Truman Kingsley was respected by cattlemen of all breeds for his knowledge and he will be missed. (information from blog on cattle raising) http://www.steerplanet.com/bb/the-big-show/tell-us-about-yourself!/40/?wap2
Truman A. Kingsley, 72, Wheatland, ND, died Tuesday, March 25, 2008 in Innovis Health, Fargo, ND.
Truman Arthur Kingsley was born July 13, 1935 on the family farm at Wheatland to Walter and Roxie (Brace) Kingsley. He was raised and attended school in Wheatland and graduated from Central Cass High School in 1954. Truman attended North Dakota Agricultural College in Fargo and enjoyed playing football while there.
Truman managed Cyrus Eaton's Acadia Farm in Northfield, OH from 1964 to 1974 and during that time traveled extensively throughout the country judging and showing cattle. In 1974,Truman and Connie moved back to the family farm and continued to raise Continental Cattle and farm. Truman was a mentor to many young people, sharing his passion for cattle through annual judging team expeditions held at the farm. Truman was enthusiastic about sports and helped to initiate the Casselton Booster Club.
Truman was one of North Dakota's "winningest" purebred livestock breeders. In 1964 he showed his first Chicago International Champion and went on to exhibit four Chicago International Champions in the Shorthorn and Polled Shorthorn shows. In 1989 he was named NDSU Agriculturist of the year. Truman was instrumental in starting the "Classic" Steer Show at the ND Winter Show in ValleyCity and in 1993 was named ND Winter Show Man of the Year.
Truman is survived by his wife of 52 years, Connie Mae Roth; a daugter, Barbara Johnson, Hettinger, ND; a son, Truman J.W. (Becky) Kingsley, Fargo, ND; eight loving grandchildren, Brandon, Elizabeth, Jenny, Nicole, Ellen (Bobby), Ethan, Hannah, Lydia; two great grandchildren, Robert and Ean. Also surviving are two sisters, Ruth Anderson, Amenia, ND and Eleanor Punton, Ayr, ND. He was preceded in death by his parents, beloved daughter, Kathryn and son-in-law, Kermit Johnson. (information from obituary, http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Truman-A.-Kingsley-83160779)
The last farm manager at Acadia Farms was Truman Kingsley and he was manager from 1964 to 1974. Truman passed away on March 28, 2008. After his 10 years at Acadia, he went back to his family farm at Wheatland ND where he continued to show cattle. He continued to raise Shorthorns for a few years, but more importantly, developed his own breed called Continentals which were developed using Chi, Shorthorn, and a few other genetics. His Continentals were sold throughout North America. Truman was called the winningest cattleman in North Dakota and he produced numerous Champions throughout his life. Truman Kingsley was also a great educator, and he welcomed junior and college judging teams from across the nation to his farm for judging clinics. Many of today's great judges, had a few sessions listening to Truman Kingsley. Truman also worked closely with Dr. Bert Moore at NDSU and the NDSU judging teams were often at the Kingsley farm before they headed out on judghing competitions. Truman Kingsley was respected by cattlemen of all breeds for his knowledge and he will be missed. (information from blog on cattle raising) http://www.steerplanet.com/bb/the-big-show/tell-us-about-yourself!/40/?wap2