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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]
Mr. William Stevenson
Mr. William Stevenson was born in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1832, and was there educated and brought up to mercantile life. Before leaving his native land he was in business as a brush manufacturer. Mr. Stevenson landed in Port Chalmers, in 1882, from the ship “Invercargill,” and settled in Oamaru, where he succeeded his late brother, Mr Robert Stevenson, in 1888, as secretary to the Benevolent Society. Mr. Stevenson was closely identified with Columba Church, from its foundation in July, 1883, and acted as one of the managers, and as treasurer for a considerable period. He was married, in 1862, to a daughter of the late Mr. J. Paterson, of Edinburgh, compositor, and had one daughter. Mr. Stevenson died on the 21st of July, 1902.