About John Stevenson
Lived 1812 – 1884 (aged 71). John Stevenson was a Canadian politician.
John Stevenson (August 12, 1812 – April 1, 1884) was the first Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1867 to 1871
Born in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, Stevenson's family moved to New York State (likely to the Albany, New York area and finally to Upper Canada. He was educated in Brockville and taught school briefly. Stevenson worked in various trades before entering politics:
flour mill operator foundry owner axe shopkeeper brush factory owner lumberman shipping company owner
In 1842, he married Phoebe Eliza Hall.
Stevenson also served as a justice of the peace and as reeve for Napanee. From 1863 to 1865, he was warden for Lennox and Addington County.
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Who was John Stevenson?
Canadian politician from Ontario
When was John Stevenson born?
John Stevenson was born on 12 August 1812 in Hunterdon County.
When did John Stevenson die?
John Stevenson died on 1 April 1884 in Greater Napanee.
What was John Stevenson's occupation?
John Stevenson was a politician.
What nationality was John Stevenson?
John Stevenson was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Stevenson (Ontario politician)
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