William Paul

1824 - 1911  (~ 86 years)

• Name	William Paul  [1]
  Birth	Nov 1824	Mississippi Mills (Ramsay), Lanark County, Ontario, Canada   [1]
  Gender	Male
  FamilySearch ID	MLN6-8V3
  Residence	1871	Mississippi Mills (Ramsay), Lanark County, Ontario, Canada   [2]
  	Census
  Residence	1881	Mississippi Mills (Ramsay), Lanark County, Ontario, Canada   [2]
  	Census
  Residence	31 Mar 1901	Lanark County, Ontario, Canada   [2]
  Residence	1911	Lanark County (north/nord), Ontario, Canada   [2]
  _UID	E8AFDE7366134B0194184E3F1D4347C85536
  Death	17 Jun 1911	Mississippi Mills (Ramsay), Lanark County, Ontario, Canada   [1]
  	1911, Friday June 23, The Almonte Gazette page 4 DEATHS In Ramsay, June 17th, William Paul, aged 86 years. 1911, Friday June 23, The Almonte Gazette page 4 The Late William Paul Ninety years ago William Paul and his wife were among the pioneers who set sail from Scotland for Canada, their object being to carve out homes for themselves in the new country. Three months or so later found them with the first settlers of this section encamped on the banks of the Mississippi near where Almonte's town hall now stands. from that point the stout-hearted immigrants scattered to all points of the compass. Mr Paul and his wife located on the 7th line of Ramsay, where they lived to a good age, and passed away after doing their full share towards converting the country from primeval forest to the present prosperous and comfortable farms lands which distinguish this county. Ten children were born to them, and in course of time the farm passed into the hands of their eldest son, William Paul the Second. The latter was born on the pioneer farm in November 1824, lived on it for over eighty-six years, and in his turn ended his days there on Saturday last, after a short illness due simply to the wearing out of the system from age. Now William Paul the Third hold sway over the same farm, which has thus remained with the family into the third generation, all the owners bearing the same honoured name. The late William Paul was a modest but industrious farmer, who won general esteem by his fine qualities as a neighbour, and his influence could be depended upon to help along the cause he believed to be a worthy one. He never sought or held public office; his domestic life was worthy of praise; and his faith in God was strong and unshaken to the end. He was one of the oldest members of St John's Presbyterian congregation, and the funeral service was conducted by Rev C.H. Daly, pastor of that church. Interment was made on Tuesday in the 8th line cemetery. The cortege was notable for its length and the large turnout of the older citizens of town and country. Mr Paul and Janet Simpson were united in marriage over halfa- century ago. Mrs Paul died over fifteen years ago. The surviving children are Mr William Paul and Miss Aggie Paul, on the homestead, and Mrs John Milliens of Wakada, Man. Of the ten children of his own generation but two survive ? Miss Agnes Paul, of Ramsay, and Mr Robert Paul of Clayton. Mr Paul's death removes almost the last of the venerated pioneers of his immediate neighbourhood. Gravesite Details No Known Memorial Stone within the Cemetery
  Burial	20 Jun 1911	United Church (Auld Kirk) Cemetery, Mississippi Mills (Ramsay), Lanark County, Ontario, Canada   [1]
  Person ID	I64558	Lanark County Origins
  Last Modified	26 Dec 2023

  
  

  Father	William John Paul,   b. Abt 1794, Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland d. Abt 23 Feb 1872, Mississippi Mills (Ramsay), Lanark County, Ontario, Canada (Age ~ 78 years)
  Mother	Jane Matthew,   b. 1796, Glasgow (Glasgow Cathedral or High), Glasgow City, Scotland d. 9 Sep 1881, Mississippi Mills (Ramsay), Lanark County, Ontario, Canada (Age 85 years)
  Marriage	8 Feb 1818	Scotland
  Family ID	F22501	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Jane Simpson,   b. 1826, Scotland d. 5 May 1900, Mississippi Mills (Ramsay), Lanark County, Ontario, Canada (Age 74 years)
  Marriage	Abt 1856	Mississippi Mills (Ramsay), Lanark County, Ontario, Canada   [2]
  Children	1. Catherine Elliott Paul,   b. 29 Mar 1857, Mississippi Mills (Ramsay), Lanark County, Ontario, Canada d. 19 Dec 1930, Brenda, Brandon Census Division, Manitoba, Canada (Age 73 years)   2. William Paul,   b. Abt Jul 1858, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada d. 2 Jan 1933, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada (Age ~ 74 years)   3. Margaret Paul,   b. 1860, Mississippi Mills (Ramsay), Lanark County, Ontario, Canada d. 6 Mar 1903, Mississippi Mills (Ramsay), Lanark County, Ontario, Canada (Age 43 years)   4. Agnes Paul,   b. 1870, Mississippi Mills (Ramsay), Lanark County, Ontario, Canada d. 18 Apr 1949, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada (Age 79 years)
  Family ID	F22519	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	4 Mar 2024

  
  

• Event Map

  Birth - Nov 1824 - Mississippi Mills (Ramsay), Lanark County, Ontario, Canada Marriage - Abt 1856 - Mississippi Mills (Ramsay), Lanark County, Ontario, Canada Residence - Census - 1871 - Mississippi Mills (Ramsay), Lanark County, Ontario, Canada Residence - Census - 1881 - Mississippi Mills (Ramsay), Lanark County, Ontario, Canada Residence - 31 Mar 1901 - Lanark County, Ontario, Canada Residence - 1911 - Lanark County (north/nord), Ontario, Canada Death - 17 Jun 1911 - Mississippi Mills (Ramsay), Lanark County, Ontario, Canada Burial - 20 Jun 1911 - United Church (Auld Kirk) Cemetery, Mississippi Mills (Ramsay), Lanark County, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Sources

  [S16] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, FamilySearch, Family Trees, ((http://www.familysearch.org)), accessed 26 Dec 2023), entry for William John Paul, person ID LCJ4-DL4. (Reliability: 3). [S16] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, FamilySearch, Family Trees, ((http://www.familysearch.org)), accessed 26 Dec 2023), entry for William Paul, person ID MLN6-8V3. (Reliability: 3).