Edward A. Stevenson, Sr.
- For the politician from California and Idaho, see Edward A Stevenson.
Edward A. Stevenson, Sr. (born November 9, 1907) was an American civil servant and politician from New York.
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
- ↑ New York Red Book (1967–1968; pg. 255)
| New York 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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