Alexander Maitland Stephen

Alexander Maitland Stephen (May 8, 1882 – July 1, 1942), often known as A. M. Stephen, was a Canadian author of poetry and fiction.

Biography Stephen was born near Paisley, Ontario. His parents were Alexander Stephen and Margaret Whiteford. He attended high school in Walkerton, Ontario before he moved out west. He worked at various jobs including ranching, prospecting and as a school teacher. He then enrolled at the University of Chicago where he obtain a degree in architecture.

In 1914, he enlisted in the army and was sent to fight in France with the Canadian Expeditionary Force. He was wounded and returned to Canada. After the war he settled in Vancouver, British Columbia. He married Wealtha Irene Spores and together they raised a son.