William James Paul

William James Paul (1854 - 1929) is a Canadian politician who served in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, 1905-1911, and in the House of Commons, 1911-1921. He was a dedicated member of the Conservative Party for most of his life.

Born July 9th, 1854 in Camden, Ontario, Canada, William was the first born of seven sons, and one daughterPaul Family Tree. Private Collection, Tamworth, Ontario. Confirmed in whole or in part by Canadian Census (1881, 1901, and 1911), and [http://www.parl.gc.ca/information/about/people/key/bio.asp?Language=E&query=12062&s= Library of Parliament] ] . He was educated exclusively in the common schools of Camden and Sheffield [http://www.qschooner.com/hclaxxiwjp.html History of the County of Lennox and Addington] , Chapter XXI, Biographical Sketches, 1913, W.S. Herrington, K.C.] .

Before entering politics W. J. Paul worked as a farmer, and within both the lumber industry and the cheese industry. He began his political career in the Sheffield county council where he served as reeve or commissioner for approximately 10 years.

In 1905, he was elected by a significant majority to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as representative for the riding of Lennox and Addington. So popular was his candidacy that in the general election of 1908 he was returned to office without opposition. As a member of the Provincial House, he served on a variety of Standing Committees, including Agriculture and Colonization, Standing Orders, and Privileges and ElectionsLegislative Assembly of Ontario, [http://www.ontla.on.ca/web/members/members_all_detail.do?locale=en&ID=1696 Member's Parliamentary History] ] .

He was elected to the House of Commons on November 15th, 1911 to serve in the Conservative Caucus. He continued on as a Conservative MP until the Conscription Crisis of 1917, when he joined with the newly-formed Unionist Party. He was elected to serve in the Unionist Caucus on March 18th, 1918, and finished his final term in the House of Commons on October 4th, 1921Library of Parliament, [http://www.parl.gc.ca/information/about/people/key/bio.asp?Language=E&query=12062&s= Federal Political Experience] ] .

William James Paul died September 1st, 1929 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

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