to a man who was a leading advocate for village development, in order that it reduce its dependence upon Charlottetown.

Despite his former prominence, Major Beete’s movements have been difficult to trace past 1880 (when he was described as a “farmer” in Teares Directory). By this time he had buried his wife and disposed of his land; the last 170 acres were sold to his son Edward (who was called a “gentleman” in Teares!) for one dollar in 1880. It has been suggested that Major Beete returned to England shortly after to claim an inheritance.

Mid-century development

Southport in mid-century had become a modestly well-developed area, its development centred around the wharf and ferry services. Another in- dication of it can be seen in the occupations of householders recorded in the 1864 directory:

SOUTHPORT, LOT 48.

Aylward John, sea. captain.

BEER HENRY, general importer and produce dealer. Bourk William C., ferry boat.

“CapeI Dr., physician.

Chandler Edward, blacksmith. FARQUHARSON SAMPSON, teacher.

Far uharson W. H., general store.

Har ison John, ferryman.

Henry George, farmer.

Iloddy Richard.

Jakeman William, blacksmith.

Kennedy J amcs W., saddler and harnessmakcr. Long‘ 'orth William 8., general store.

McLeod John, produce dealer.

McLeod William, tanner and curricr.

McLeod Donald, tanner and currier.

.Moorc George, teller Bank of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown. Morris Augustus, shoemaker.

Murphy James, tavernkecper.

Murphy Matthew, tavernkeeper.

MUTCH SOLOMON, dry‘goods and. groceries. Plyer George, farmer.

Rendle John, tanner and curri'er.’

Robertson James, harnessmaker.

Roger Dam, clerk.

Scott William, blacksmith.

Smallwood Joseph, clerk.

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