Edward A. Stevenson Sr.

Edward A. Stevenson Sr. (born November 9, 1907) was an American civil servant and politician from New York.

For the politician from California and Idaho, see Edward A Stevenson.

Life

He was born on November 9, 1907, in Kingston, Jamaica. In New York City, he attended high school, City College, New York University, and the Graduate School of Public Administration. He entered the New York City Department of Corrections in 1931 as assistant storekeeper, and rose to become the department's Food Service Director in 1954. He entered politics as a Democrat.[1]

He was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1966 to 1970, sitting in the 176th, 177th and 178th New York State Legislatures.

Ex-Assemblyman Eric Stevenson (born 1966) is his grandson.

References

  1. New York Red Book (1967–1968; pg. 255)
New York State Assembly
Preceded by
new district
New York State Assembly
86th District

1966
Succeeded by
Joseph A. Fusco
Preceded by
David Dinkins
New York State Assembly
78th District

1967–1970
Succeeded by
Louis Niñé


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