Olive May Paul

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1985, Wednesday February 20, The Almonte Gazette page 17
Olive Naismith
Olive May Naismith, a Ramsay township native, died Feb 11, 1985 at Almonte General Hospital in her 91st year. Born and educated in Ramsay township, she was the daughter of William Paul and Christina Porterfield. She married Albert Naismith in 1919 and spent the remainder of her life on the family farm on the Ninth line of Ramsay township. Predeceased by her husband Albert and daughter Catherine, Mrs Naismith is survived by her sister Edna Rose of Almonte, sons Robert and William, Almonte and daughters Elsie May (Mrs William Toop), Ottawa and Betty (Mrs Lloyd Endersby) of Willowdale. Eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren also survive. The funeral was conducted from the Kerry Funeral Home by Rev Jack Lougheed of Almonte United Church. Mrs Naismith was a member of the church. Pallbearers were Garry Thom, Ian McBain, David Naismith, Harry Deugo, Richard Endersby and Bruce Rivington.

Olive married Albert George Naismith in 1919. Albert (son of Peter Naismith and Catherine Gilmour) was born on 4 Jul 1894 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 9 May 1952 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Elsie May Naismith was born on 9 Jun 1920 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 11 Sep 2016 in Ottawa, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
2. Robert Paul Naismith was born in 1922 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 9 Dec 1993 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
3. William Albert Naismith was born on 22 May 1927 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 3 Nov 2007 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 5 Nov 2007 in Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
4. Betty Naismith
5. Catherine Ann Naismith was born in Aug 1937 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 7 Mar 1939 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

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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 Bathany 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 assissted 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.

Buried:
Plots B510 to B539 Stone 566

William PAUL 1858 - 1940 Christena PORTERFIELD 1865 - 1912
Agnes PAUL 1870 - 1949

William married Christena Porterfield on 7 Feb 1893 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Christena (daughter of John Porterfield) was born on 6 Apr 1863 in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 11 Dec 1912 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 13 Dec 1912 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Christina Porterfield
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(Medical):On Saturday morning she was in her usual good health; in the afternoon she complained of not feeling well, and a doctor was called. On Sunday he diagnosed the trouble as appendicitis, and Mrs Paul was brought to the R.M. hospital, and on Monday on operation was performed. The case proved to be a serious one, and not much hope of recovery was held out by the doctors, though up to Wednesday she was bearing the strain hopefully, but suddenly Nature's forces gave out, and early this Thursday morning she passed quietly away.

Died:
Death came with shocking suddenness to Mrs Wm Paul, and bereft the home over which she had presided for nineteen years as the wife and mother of her loving ministrations. On Saturday morning she was in her usual good health; in the afternoon she complained of not feeling well, and a doctor was called. On Sunday he diagnosed the trouble as appendicitis, and Mrs Paul was brought to th R.M. hospital, and on Monday an operation was performed. The case proved to be a serious one, and not much hope of recovery was held out by the doctors, though up to Wednesday she was bearing the strain hopefully, but suddenly natures forces gave out, and early this Thursday morning she passed quietly away. The late Mrs Paul was Christina Porterfield, a daughter 0t the late John Porterfield of Ramsay, and was married to Mr Paul, and the balance of her life was spent within a short distance of her father's home. Beside Mr Paul, three children are left to mourn the loss that has fallen upon them. These are Olive, aged 18 years; Melville, 16 years, and Edna, 10 years. Mrs Paul was a member of St John's church, and her life was one of consonance with the profession she was made. the funeral will take place on Saturday at 2 o'clock from her husband's residence, 7th line Ramsay, to the eighth line cemetery.

Buried:
Plots B510 to B539 Stone 566

William PAUL 1858 - 1940 Christena PORTERFIELD 1865 - 1912
Agnes PAUL 1870 - 1949

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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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Section 4: Stone 2332

Jane SIMPSON died May 5, 1900 aged 74 yrs
beloved wife of William PAUL, sen, died Jun 17, 1911 aged 86 yrs

William married Jane Simpson in 1856 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West. Jane was born in 1826 in Scotland; died on 5 May 1900 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 6 May 1900 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Janet Simpson
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After a prolonged and keen suffering from an internal cancer, Mrs Wm Paul sen, of the 7th line of Ramsay, passed away in the opening hours of Saturday last, aged 74 years. Deceased whose maiden name was Jane Simpson, was united in marriage with Mr Paul about forty-five years ago, and during that long period won an honourable reputation as wife, mother, neighbour and friend. She was of a quiet and retiring nature, greatly devoted to her home. She had long been a member of St.?sup? John's congregation, Almonte, and in the closing hours was sustained by an unfaltering trust, regarding Death as but
A kind and gentle servant who unlocks
With noiseless hand Life's flower-encircled door
To show us those we love.
The funeral was from the homestead on Sunday afternoon. Interment taking place in the eighth line cemetery. There was a very large turnout of neighbours and friends. Rev Mr Mitchell officiated. The aged husband and four children survive - Mrs John Millions, of Hernfield, Manitoba; Miss Maggie and Aggie, at home, and Mr Wm Paul, jun, Mrs Millions and two of her children arrived from the west the day of her mother's death, but too late to see her in life. The mourning ones have the warm sympathy of their many friends.?/sup?

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Section 4: Stone 2332

Jane SIMPSON died May 5, 1900 aged 74 yrs
beloved wife of William PAUL, sen, died Jun 17, 1911 aged 86 yrs

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Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

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Plots B60 to B89 Stone 252, 253, 254

252 William PAUL died Feb 23, 1872 aged 77 yrs 10 mos A native of Dunbartonshire, Scotland

253 Jane MATTHEW wife of William PAUL died Sept 9, 1881 aged 84 yrs native of Glasgow, Scotland

254 Agnes PAUL born Ramsay 1827 died Almonte 1913
Janet PAUL born Ramsay 1825 died Almonte 1902

William married Jane Matthew in 1818 in Barony Parish, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Jane was born in 1797 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 9 Sep 1881 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 12 Sep 1881 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Jane Matthews
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Came to Lanark County between 1820 - 1822

Died:
1881, Friday September 16, The Almonte Gazette page 2
DEATHS
In Ramsay, on the 9th inst, Jane Matthew, relict of the late Wm Paul, sen, aged 84 years.

1881, Friday September 16, The Almonte Gazette page 3
Death Of An Old Settler
We are called upon this week to chronicle the death of one of the pioneer settlers of Lanark County ? of whom but a few are now living ? in the person of Mrs Wm Paul, sr., of the 7th line Ramsay. The sad event took place on Friday last, and, although not unexpected, the news of her death was received with sorrow by a large circle of friends. The funeral took place on Monday, and the large number who followed her remains to the grave showed the universal esteem and respect in which she was held by the community. Deceased was one of the very earliest settlers in Ramsay having with her husband, emigrated from Glasgow, Scotland ? their native place ? in the year 1821 ? sixty years ago ? and settled in Ramsay the same year, and on the farm on which she resided continuously until her death. She attained ripe old age of 84 years, and for the past 26 years had been an invalid, caused by a severe attack of rheumatic fever ? an affliction which was borne with exemplary patience and resignation. Although physically disabled she was strong intellectually, at it was always a pleasure to her to relate her experiences in the early years of her life in Ramsay ? a time when Almonte had no existence, and when Lanark County was almost a trackless forest. Few can imagine the hardships endured or the obstacles which had to be overcome by the settlers at that time, and the present generation should not forget that they have these hardy pioneers to thank for paving the way to the fertile farms and prosperous villages which are to be seen throughout the country, Thus one by one they are passing away until at present but a very few remain; and are leaving behind them example of industry energy and perseverance which will not soon be forgotten.

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Plots B60 to B89 Stone 252, 253, 254

252 William PAUL died Feb 23, 1872 aged 77 yrs 10 mos A native of Dunbartonshire, Scotland

253 Jane MATTHEW wife of William PAUL died Sept 9, 1881 aged 84 yrs native of Glasgow, Scotland

254 Agnes PAUL born Ramsay 1827 died Almonte 1913
Janet PAUL born Ramsay 1825 died Almonte 1902