40 death of his brother Ronald in California during the Gold Rush. Alexander Beaton was born at East Point . He was the son of Alexander (Sandy) and Ann Beaton . His brother was Hon Donald 207 Beaton . Donald's sketch lists Alex's siblings. Alex was the last surviving brother of this family. Alex received a district school education. He later had ?Oft some seminary training. He did not enter the priesthood but he 209 did teach school for several years in Kingston , Ontario . This 210 is where he probably met his wife, Eliza O'Leary of Ontario . They had no children. However, it is known that they did rear Ellen Creamer (daughter of Hughie Creamer and Elizabeth Sheehan ). 211 Ellen "Nellie" Creamer married Daniel MacLean of East Point . They were the parents of Alexis, John, Joseph, Mary, Flora, Theresa, 212 Georgina (Jean) and Mercedes. n> He was elected to the House of Assembly in 1859 and ser- 213 ved for one term. ^ At this time, his brother, Donald, was a mem¬ ber of the Legislative Council. Alex Beaton also served as Justice of the Peace. He also served as President and Secretary of the Red 214- Point Debatirg Society. Alex was a farmer; he formed his homestead on the south- side of the lighthouse road.. He was also the first lighthouse keeper 215 at the East Point Lighthouse . ' This was a political appointment. The lighthouse was located on his farm. He also served as post¬ master until the Post Office was moved to the home of his cousin, James Angus Beaton . 217 Alex, we have seen, could be arrogant and haughty. ' He could also be witty. It has been said that while in Charlottetown