Hugh Allan Stevenson

Doctor Hugh Allan Stevenson[lower-alpha 1] (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]

Hugh Allan Stevenson
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario
In office
1919–1923
ConstituencyLondon
Mayor of London, Ontario
In office
1915–1917
Personal details
Born(1870-10-02)October 2, 1870
London, Ontario
DiedMay 28, 1942(1942-05-28) (aged 71)
London, Ontario
Political partyLabour
OccupationPhysician, 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 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]

Notes
  1. Also spelled "Allen" in many sources

References
  1. "Hugh Allan Stevenson". Ontario Births, 1869-1912. familysearch.
  2. London and its men of affairs. London Advertiser Job Printing Co. p. 16.
  3. Neary, Hilary Bates; Baker, Michael (2003). London Street Names. p. 92. ISBN 1550288024.
  4. "Hugh Allen Stevenson, MPP". Legislative Assembly of Ontario. Archived from the original on March 13, 2014.
  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


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