Hugh Allan Stevenson

Doctor Hugh Allan Stevenson (October 2, 1870[1] – 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]

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 1936.[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]

References

  1. ↑ "Hugh Allan Stevenson". Ontario Births, 1869-1912. familysearch.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 London and its men of affairs. London Advertiser Job Printing Co. p. 16.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Neary, Hilary Bates; Baker, Michael (2003). London Street Names. p. 92. ISBN 1550288024.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Hugh Allen Stevenson, MPP". Legislative Assembly of Ontario.
  5. ↑ "London, Ontario (1867 - 1966)". History of Federal Ridings since 1867. Library of Parliament.
  6. ↑ 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