Education
He was educated exclusively in the common schools of Camden and Sheffield.
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William Paul
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Before entering politics West. Jean Paul worked as a farmer, and within both the lumber industry and the cheese industry. 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.
He was elected to the House of Commons on November 15, 1911 to serve in the Conservative Caucus.
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. William James Paul died September 1, 1929 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Politics
He began his political career in the Sheffield county council where he served as reeve or commissioner for approximately 10 years. He continued on as a Conservative Member of Parliament until the Conscription Crisis of 1917, when he joined with the newly formed Unionist Party.
Membership
He was a dedicated member of the Conservative Party for most of his life. As a member of the Provincial House, he served on a variety of Standing Committees, including Agriculture and Colonization, Standing Orders, and Privileges and Elections.
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Political Party
Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario