Alexander Stevenson (Scottish politician)
Sir Alexander Stewart Stevenson DL (9 April 1860 – 24 May 1936) was a Scottish councillor and a lay preacher.
Life
Alexander Stevenson was born on 9 April 1860 at
Lord Provost
1926–1929.
He was created a
Deputy Lieutenant of the City and County of the City of Edinburgh.[2]
With his father James Stevenson (1824–1887) having been a missionary with the
United Church
, which later became the Bruntsfield Church.
Twice capped as a Scottish international bowls player, he was part of Rink 3 in the first ever international competition between England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. This took place on 13th, 14th, and 15 July 1903, on the Crystal Palace and Wandsworth Greens, London. Although tied on points, England beat Scotland on shots.[3]
He died in Edinburgh on 24 May 1936.
Legacy
A number of streets in Edinburgh were named after him in the area which he represented on the council:
- Stevenson Road (10 September 1926)
- Stevenson Avenue (5 May 1927)
- Stevenson Drive (21 October 1927)
- Stevenson Terrace (18 October 1934)
- Stevenson Grove (29 April 1937)
Political Relatives
- John Keith McBroom Laird (1907-1985) Canadian Senator - 1st cousin, twice removed
- James Stevenson, 1st Baron Stevenson (1873-1926) Member of House of Lords - Nephew
- Stewart Stevenson (1946- ) Member of the Scottish Parliament - Great Nephew
References
- ^ London Gazette, 17 February 1928
- ^ "Edinburgh Gazette, 6 December 1929". Archived from the original on 20 February 2012. Retrieved 15 August 2009.
- ^ "Scottish Bowling Association - History". Archived from the original on 11 February 2010. Retrieved 28 May 2012.