Esther Birdsall Darling
Etta grew up in the wealthy household of Frederick and Esther
Stratton Birdsall. Frederick was a prominent figure in early California
history. In 1883 he bought a lovely tract of land overlooking the
American River Canyon and named it Aeolia. Aeol
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Etta grew up in the wealthy household of Frederick and Esther
Stratton Birdsall. Frederick was a prominent figure in early California
history. In 1883 he bought a lovely tract of land overlooking the
American River Canyon and named it Aeolia. Aeolus, is the Greek
god of the winds. The name suggests a reference and recognition of
the evening breezes that come down the canyon.
Knox-McDonald database, A. Albertazzi Auburn Journal 9 May 2012.
Etta grew up in a rarified atmosphere of wealth and privilege. The
Birdsall’s divided their time between their house in Sacramento and
the “ranch” on Aeolia Heights. At the house in Sacramento they
employed three live-in servants to cater to their needs.
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