James Stevenson

19th-century Scottish merchant
Person human Q42887914
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James Stevenson

Summary

James Stevenson is a human[1]. Born in Paisley[2], he… he was born on +1786-04-28T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on +1866-06-13T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as a merchant[5] and philanthropist[6].

Key Facts

  • Born in Paisley[2], James Stevenson…
  • James Stevenson was born on +1786-04-28T00:00:00Z[3].
  • James Stevenson died on +1866-06-13T00:00:00Z[4].
  • James Stevenson is buried at Dean Cemetery[7].
  • James Stevenson's father was James Stevenson[8].
  • James Stevenson's mother was Margaret Cochran[9].
  • Among James Stevenson's spouses was Jane Stewart Shannan[10].
  • A child of James Stevenson was Flora Stevenson[11].
  • A child of James Stevenson was Louisa Stevenson[12].
  • A child of James Stevenson was James Cochran Stevenson[13].
  • A child of James Stevenson was J. J. Stevenson[14].
  • James Stevenson worked as a merchant[5].
  • James Stevenson worked as a philanthropist[6].
  • James Stevenson was educated at Paisley Grammar School[15].
  • James Stevenson received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[16].
  • James Stevenson's image is recorded as Plaque on the grave of James Stevenson, Dean Cemetery.jpg[17].
  • James Stevenson is recorded as male[18].
  • James Stevenson's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • James Stevenson's family name is recorded as Stevenson[20].
  • James Stevenson's given name is recorded as James[21].
  • James Stevenson's Google Knowledge Graph ID is recorded as /g/11f1qdjl3t[22].
  • James Stevenson's WikiTree person ID is recorded as Stevenson-3399[23].
  • James Stevenson's The Peerage person ID is recorded as p49212.htm#i492120[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Paisley[2], James Stevenson… he was born on +1786-04-28T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was he[8]. His mother was Margaret Cochran[9].

Education

James Stevenson's education included a stint at Paisley Grammar School[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include merchant[5] and philanthropist[6].

Recognition

James Stevenson received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[16].

Personal Life

Among James Stevenson's spouses was Jane Stewart Shannan[10]. Children include Flora Stevenson[11], a politician[25], 1839–1905[26], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[27]; Louisa Stevenson[12], a politician[28], 1835–1908[29], of United Kingdom[30]; James Cochran Stevenson[13], a politician[31], 1825–1905[32], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[33]; and J. J. Stevenson[14], an architect[34], 1831–1908[35], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[36].

Death and Burial

James Stevenson died on +1866-06-13T00:00:00Z[4]. He is buried at Dean Cemetery[7].

FAQs

Where was James Stevenson born?

James Stevenson was born in Paisley[2].

Who were James Stevenson's parents?

James Stevenson's father was James Stevenson[8]. James Stevenson's mother was Margaret Cochran[9].

Who was James Stevenson married to?

James Stevenson's spouses include Jane Stewart Shannan[10].

What did James Stevenson do for work?

James Stevenson worked as merchant[5] and philanthropist[6].

Where did James Stevenson go to school?

James Stevenson was educated at Paisley Grammar School[15].

What awards did James Stevenson receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [17] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [4] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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