John Stevens

John Stevens (July 21, 1783 – March 25, 1848) was an American farmer, educator, and politician from the U.S. state of New Hampshire. He served 15 years in the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing Wilton and later Mason.

Biography John Stevens was born at Wilton, New Hampshire, in July 1783. His parents were among the earliest settlers at Wilton. He was raised on his father's farm and educated in the common schools. At age 18, he became a school teacher. He quickly earned a reputation as a capable teacher, and spent more than 20 winters teaching schools in the area.

Politically, Stevens was a Whig. He served his first term in the New Hampshire House of Representatives in 1819, representing the town of Wilton. He was subsequently re-elected to the 1820, 1821, and 1822 sessions.

In January 1824, he moved to the town of Mason, New Hampshire, where he was hired as clerk and treasurer of the Mason Cotton Mill Co., working in that role until the company failed.

He spent much of the rest of his life working in his workshop and on his farm. He died of heart disease on March 25, 1848.