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A SUMMARY OF THE HISTORY OF ST. PAUL'S R. C. PARISH, NORWOOD The township of Asphodel was surveyed in 1820. Soon after a few settlers came in by way of Rice Lake and Trent River. The first extensive settlement was made in 1825 when 37 families of the Peter Robinson colony, about 20 of whom were Catholics, made their homes in the township. One of the first schools #6 was built on the Hurley farm, adjoining the Catholic cemetery. It was a log building erected about 1832. A church was erected on the South side of the present cemetery in 18%. The cemetery was founded at the time of the death of Richard English, who was killed by a falling tree, March 11th, 1823. The log school was burned in 1556, and the church was used as a school for some years, the altar being screened off, on week days. A new brick school was built in 136%. In 18535 the population of Asphodel was 428. Only 6 residents owned horses and there were only 4 frame buildings. The township of Bummer was surveyed in 1823 and settled in 1831. At that time 1700 immigrants sent out by the Marquis of Bath, arrived in Quebec. A number of these, some being Catholics settled in Dimmer. Up to the year 1847 :he parish was attended from Peterborough. In 18W, Rev. Bernard Higgins was appointed pastor of Dimmer, Asphoâ€" del, l’ercy and Seymour. From that time on mass was said each 3rd Sunday in the Asphodel church. In February 1357, Bishop Phelan confirmed ELI-)4 in this territory. The corner stone of the church in Norwnod was laid August 6th, 1869. It was built of stone from a local quarry at a cost of $8,000.00. Father Quirk was parish priest at that time. In 1379 Campbellford received a permanent pastor. Father Quirk then tended Hastings, where he lived, and Norwocd. in March 1583 Father Conway became resident pas- tor with Havelock as a mission, and remained in charge until 1925.