William Paul

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• Residence: 1871, Mississippi Mills (Ramsay), Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Census
• Residence: 1881, Mississippi Mills (Ramsay), Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Census
• Residence: 31 Mar 1901, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Lanark County (north/nord), Ontario, Canada

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Died:
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.

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William married Jane Simpson about 1856 in Mississippi Mills (Ramsay), Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Jane (daughter of Living and Living) was born in 1826 in Scotland; died on 5 May 1900 in Mississippi Mills (Ramsay), Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 6 May 1900 in United Church (Auld Kirk) Cemetery, Mississippi Mills (Ramsay), Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1933, Friday January 6, The Almonte Gazette page 4
Mr William Paul
There passed away at his home on the seventh line of Ramsay last Monday morning Mr William Paul. one of the township's best known and most highly respected residents. Born on the homestead in July 1858, the only son of the late William Paul and Jane Simpson, he spent all of his life on the farm on which he died. Being ill only a few days his death came as a decided shock to his many friends and relatives. In February, 1893, William Paul was married in Ramsay, to Christine Porterfield, who predeceased him 21 years ago. Deceased was of a quiet, retiring disposition, a trusted friend and neighbour. In religion he was formerly a Presbyterian, having been a member of St John's Church prior to union. He was a member of Bethany United church in Almonte, at the time of his death. Left to mourn his passing are one son William Melville Paul on the homestead; (Olive), Mrs Albert Naismith, Ramsay, and (Edna) Mrs Edward Rose, Pakenham; also one sister Miss Agnes Paul of Lanark, and eight grandchildren. Two sisters are deceased (Kate), Mrs John Millions of Waskada, Manitoba; and Miss Margaret Paul of Ramsay. The funeral which was held Tuesday afternoon to the Auld Kirk Cemetery was largely attended. Services were conducted by Rev C.D. McLellan assisted by Rev J.M. Rutherford. Pallbearers were: Joseph Paul, Carleton Place; William Paul of Stittsville; John Yuill of Rosetown, Sask.; M.W. Wallace, William Paul and John McArton of Ramsay. Among the floral tributes were a wreath from the family; sprays from the grandchildren, a spray from the neighbours; spray from the U.F.W.O. and a spray from Miss Ruby Wilson and pupils of S.S. 14 of which school section deceased was for many years a trustee.

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1903, Friday March 13, The Almonte Gazette front page
Miss Maggie Paul
After suffering for several months from a lung trouble, Miss Maggie J. Paul, daughter of Mr Wm Paul, of Ramsay, was called upon on Friday of last week to test the realities of the life beyond the grave. The deceased was of a very quiet and retiring disposition, unostentatious in all that she did, but ever faithful in the discharge of her duties. She was an earnest and consistent follower of the Savoir, whom she loved, and died as she lived -- in the full hope of a blessed resurrection. The funeral on Monday was an unusually large one, many friends following the remains to the place of interment in the eighth line cemetery. The funeral services were conducted by Rev A.M. Currie, assisted by Rev A.E. Mitchell of Ottawa, who came up to attend the funeral. The sympathy of the community goes out to the father and other members of the family in their bereavement, and is increased because of the illness of the aged parent who was unable to leave his room on the day of the funeral.

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1949, Thursday April 21, The Almonte Gazette front page
Miss Agnes Paul
The death occurred at Perth on Monday, April 18, of Miss Agnes Paul following a lengthy period of failing health. She was born 79 years ago, the youngest daughter of the late William Paul and his wife, Jane Simpson, who lived on the 7th line of Ramsay Township. Except for a few years spent in Western Canada with her sister, all her life was spent in this district. She was the last member of her immediate family, two sisters and one brother having passed away many years ago. Surviving are two nieces, Mrs A.G. Naismith, Mrs Ed Rose and Mr Melville Paul and a niece and three nephews in Western Canada. The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon from the home of Mr A.G. Naismith. Rev H.C. Wolfraim of Bethany United Church officiated and interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The pall-bearers were Messrs Frank Paul, Norman Paul, Melville Paul, A.G. Naismith, Gordon Thom and Herbert Stewart (Perth).