Martin Stevenson, [Sr.]

At a Glance

Further research is required to confirm that Martin Stevensen is indeed the great-grandfather of Burwell School student Elizabeth Stevenson .

Story

Martin Stevenson, Sr., of New Bern is mentioned in records and reminiscences as one of the skilled mechanics and artificers of New Bern. His name occurs in connection with the construction of fine buildings, dwellings, and offices in which a good deal of ornamentation was called for.

Biographical Data

Places of Residence

• New Bern, NC [1].

Occupations

• Architect [1].

Relatives

• Others: Elizabeth Stevenson  (great-granddaughter) [1] and George S. Stevenson (grandson) [1]. It is yet to be confirmed that Martin Stevenson, [Sr.] is Elizabeth's grandfather [1].

References

1. Mary Claire Engstrom. The Book of Burwell Students: Lives of Educated Women in the Antebellum South. (Hillsborough: Hillsborough Historic Commission, 2007).