Hugh Allan Stevenson

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

Doctor Hugh Allan Stevenson[a] (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 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]

1935 Canadian federal election: London
Party Candidate Votes
Conservative Frederick Cronyn Betts 10,911
Liberal George Arthur Porte Brickenden 8,628
Reconstruction John Franklin White 3,814
Co-operative Commonwealth Everett Orlan Hall 3,041
Independent George Albert Wenige 2,101
Independent Liberal Clifford Hamilton Reason 1,203
Independent Hugh Allan Stevenson 406

Notes

  1. ^ Also spelled "Allen" in many sources

References

  1. ^ "Hugh Allan Stevenson". Ontario Births, 1869-1912. familysearch.
  2. ^ a b London and its men of affairs. London Advertiser Job Printing Co. p. 16.
  3. ^ a b c Neary, Hilary Bates; Baker, Michael (2003). London Street Names. p. 92. ISBN 1550288024.
  4. ^ a b "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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