The of Toronto , Ontario , Canada , were owners of the Eaton's Department Store s, a national chain that was founded in 1869 , and went bankrupt in 1999 . They have been called "Canada's Royal Family" and have been noted for their extremely lavish lifestyles for over a century. At the family's height, their net worth was around $2 billion. Today, after the store's demise, "The Boys"—John, Fred, Thor and George—are worth around $450 million collectively. They and their wives and children still hold prominent positions in Toronto's business and social circles.
- Timothy Eaton , who immigrated to Canada from Ballymena , Ireland , founded the store.
- Sir John Craig Eaton , Timothy's youngest son, took over after his father died.
- Lady Flora McCrea Eaton , Sir John's wife, was a national icon.
- Robert Young Eaton , Timothy's nephew, took over the company on the death of Sir John.
- John David Eaton , Sir John and Lady Flora Eaton's son, took over the company when he turned 33.
- Signy Hildur Stefansson Eaton , wife of John David.
- John Craig Eaton , John David and Signy's eldest son.
- Fredrik Stefan Eaton , John David and Signy's second son, president of the company from 1977 – 1988 , High Commissioner to Britain from 1988– 1994 .
- Thor Edgar Eaton, Third son of John David and Signy, Horsebreeder .
- George Ross Eaton, Youngest son of John David and Signy, president of the company from 1988– 1997 .
- Nicole Courtois Eaton, wife of Thor, Socialite , author.
- Cleophee Eaton, daughter of Thor and Nicky, socialite
- Nancy Eaton , great-great-granddaughter of Timothy, murdered in 1985 .
- Billy Bishop , WWII flying ace, married a granddaughter of Timothy, Margaret Burden.
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