One of the first graduates of Upper Canada College; he was called to the bar in Brockville in 1843.
In 1850 he married Mary Stinson, born near Hamilton in 1830. daughter of Thomas and Margaret Stinson. Margaret Stinson (1 Jan 1806 - 1882) was a daughter of James Zimmerman, an U. E. Loyalist. Thomas Stinson was born in Ireland in 1798, and came to Canada in 1822, locating in the Niagara District, later opening a mercantile business in Hamilton.
Stephen and Mary's children included:
Jarvis was an alderman in Toronto for many years, and was acting mayor during John George Bowes' absence in England.
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