# Alexander Stevenson

Alexander Stevenson (24 NOV 1856 – 16 MAY 1927); born in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland; with Honora Cullinan; died in Mackay, Queensland, Australia.

**Lifespan:** 24 NOV 1856 – 16 MAY 1927

## Partners
- [Honora Cullinan](/p/honora-cullinan-1071.md)

## Timeline
- 24 NOV 1856 — **Born** at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
- 12 SEP 1883 — **Arrival** at Mackay, Queensland, Australia — From Glasgow aboard the "Hannah Landels".
- 1900 — **Occupation** at Mackay, Queensland, Australia — He was a blacksmith employed at Walkerston before he opened his own shop at Eton.
- BET 1909 AND 1921 — **Occupation** at Mackay, Queensland, Australia — After selling his blacksmith business at Eton to his son, Alexander, he purchased another at Mirani, along with a general store and a sugar cane farm.  He became prominent in farmers' organisations such as the Australian Sugar Producers Assoc.
- 16 MAY 1927 — **Died** at Mackay, Queensland, Australia
- **Interests** at Mackay, Queensland, Australia — He wrote poetry and other literary works which he contributed to the Daily Mercury.

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