[p. 796] of the firm of Stevenson Brothers, contracting plumbers at New Castle, was born in October, 1858, in Mahoning Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, and is a son of Silas Stevenson.
J. A. Stevenson is a practical plumber, and with the exception of five years of early manhood spent in the oil fields, he has been engaged in his present line of work throughout his whole business career. In 1883 he embarked in business for himself, being associated with John M. McKarnes. About 1889 Mr. McKarnes withdrew, and the following year his younger brother, Edwin S. Stevenson, became associated with him, and they organized the firm of Stevenson Brothers, one which occupies a leading, place among the business houses of New Castle. They do a general contracting business, and have established a reputation for superior work that makes a pushing demand all over this section.
In 1880, Mr. Stevenson was married to Miss Elizabeth Kellerman, who is a daughter of Hugh Kellerman, and they have three children, namely: Mary Matilda, who is the wife of George F. Winters, a member of the firm of Winters Brothers, Charles F., who is with his father in business; and Hattie, residing at home.
Mr. Stevenson has been active in politics for a number of years, and has taken a deep interest in civic affairs. For four years he served acceptably as a member of the city council, and during the last year was chairman of the Select Council. He is an Odd Fellow and belongs to Lodge No. 195, New Castle. He belongs also to the Northwestern Plumbers' Association.
20th Century History of New Castle and Lawrence County Pennsylvania and Representative Citizens Hon. Aaron L. Hazen Richmond-Arnold Publishing Company, Chicago, Ill., 1908
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