Hugh Allan Stevenson
Doctor Hugh Allan Stevenson[lower-alpha 1] (October 2, 1870[1] โ May 28, 1942) was a physician and politician in Ontario, Canada. He served as mayor of London in 1915[2] and from 1916 to 1917.[3] Stevenson represented London in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1919 to 1923 as a Labour member.[4]
Hugh Allan Stevenson | |
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Member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario | |
In office 1919โ1923 | |
Constituency | London |
Mayor of London, Ontario | |
In office 1915โ1917 | |
Personal details | |
Born | London, Ontario | October 2, 1870
Died | May 28, 1942 71) London, Ontario | (aged
Political party | Labour |
Occupation | Physician, politician |
He was born in London and was educated there. Stevenson served two years on London city council. He also served two years on the public utilities commission and two years as a water commissioner. Stevenson also served as a major in the local militia.[2]
Stevenson was elected to the Ontario assembly in 1919,[4] defeating Adam Beck, who was running as an independent.[3] He ran unsuccessfully for the London seat in the Canadian House of Commons in 1935.[5] On May 28, 1942, Stevenson died at his home in London after a long illness, aged 71.[6]
Stevenson Avenue in London was named in his honour.[3]
Notes
- Also spelled "Allen" in many sources
References
- "Hugh Allan Stevenson". Ontario Births, 1869-1912. familysearch.
- London and its men of affairs. London Advertiser Job Printing Co. p. 16.
- Neary, Hilary Bates; Baker, Michael (2003). London Street Names. p. 92. ISBN 1550288024.
- "Hugh Allen Stevenson, MPP". Legislative Assembly of Ontario. Archived from the original on March 13, 2014.
- "London, Ontario (1867 - 1966)". History of Federal Ridings since 1867. Library of Parliament.
- Thrice Mayor, Dr. Stevenson Dies at London: Long Illness Ends for ... The Globe and Mail (1936-Current); May 28, 1942; ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Globe and Mail (1844-2011) pg. 7