38 was revealed that he always referred to Alex as "the priest" in re¬ ference to him. This referred to Alex's uncompleted seminary train- 190 ing." J One time when they were leaving church they happened to brush against one another. This incident led to a fight between the two in 191 the vestibule. . 192 Donald Beaton was born at East Point in 1816. y He was the 193 son of Alexander (Sandy) and Ann Beaton . y> Alexander Beaton was the son of Donald Beaton who settled at East Point in 1799* Donald had at least two brothers and two sisters. His sisters Flora and Maria 194- married MacDonalds . Donald's brother Alexander married Eli^a, O'Leary . Alex operated the family farm where Donald was born as well as carry¬ ing out the duties of lighthouse keeper. Ronald, Donald's other bro¬ ther died unmarried. "^ Donald received a district school education. He then re¬ ceived further training in Charlottetown . He then set up business in Souris as well as engaging in the herring fishery. He carried on this 196 business until his death. J His business was very profitable. He owned three acres and a house in Souris along with several other buildings. He owned 100 acres in Souris . He owned 30 acres of the farm and dwelling house occupied by Angus (Neil) MacDonald. He o~wn- ed fishing gear and several vessels including the Jane. He held a half interest in his father's 220 acre farm as well as several other 197 properties. On February 27,1854- Donald married Maria Clementine Sobieski 1°8 MacDonald. She was the eldest daughter of Hon John Small MacDonald. J The Hon . Donald and his "dear Clemmy" had no children.