William James Paul (July 9, 1854 – September 1, 1929) was a Canadian politician who served in the

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, 1905–1911, and in the House of Commons, 1911–1921. He was a member of the Conservative Party for most of his life. Born July 9, 1854, in Camden, Canada West, William was the first born of seven sons, and one daughter.Paul Family Tree. Private Collection, Tamworth, Ontario. Confirmed in whole or in part by Canadian Census (1881, 1901, and 1911), and He was educated exclusively in the common schools of Camden and Sheffield.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 ten years. In 1905, he was elected by a significant majority to the

as representative for the riding of

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. 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

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, including Agriculture and Colonization, Standing Orders, and Privileges and Elections. He was elected to the House of Commons for the riding of Lennox and Addington on November 15, 1911, to serve in the Conservative Caucus. He continued on as a Conservative MP until the

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, when he joined with the newly formed Unionist Party. He was elected to serve in the Unionist Caucus on March 18, 1918, and finished his final term in the House of Commons on October 4, 1921. Paul died September 1, 1929, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Paul, William James Conservative Party of Canada (1867–1942) MPs Members of the House of Commons of Canada from Ontario Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario MPPs 1929 deaths 1854 births