Thomas Stevenson (bef. 1818 - 1887)

Born before 22 Jul 1818 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

Ancestors

Husband of Margaret Isabella (Balfour) Stevenson — married 28 Aug 1848 in Colinton, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

Died 8 May 1887 after age 68 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

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Biography

Thomas Stevenson was born in Scotland.

Thomas Stevenson is Notable.

Thomas Stevenson was baptised on 22 Jul 1818 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. ^[1]
He was the son of Robert Stevenson and Jean Smith.

SIBLINGS:
Originally there were 13 siblings, but many died in infancy.

• Jean (Stevenson) Warden baptised 1801
• Elizabeth Stevenson baptised 1803
• Alan Stevenson baptised 1807
• Robert M Stevenson baptised 1808
• James Stevenson baptised 1810
• David Lillie Stevenson baptised
• Thomas Stevenson baptised 1818 This Profile

Thomas Stevenson followed in his father, Robert Stevenson’s (1772-1850) footsteps, becoming a Lighthouse Engineer in the family firm. He designed more than thirty lighthouses. ^[2]

Religion
Thomas was a strict Scottish Calvinist, and a firm believer in the importance of the Christian faith.

Marriage

Thomas Stevenson married Margaret Isabella Balfour on 28 Aug 1848 at Colinton, Midlothian, Scotland. ^[3]
Thomas's Occupation was as a Meteorologist & Lighthouse Engineer. ^[4]

ONLY CHILD:

1. Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson

Thomas had a strong bond with his son, Robert Louis, despite quarrels over religion, and his son's refusal to become an engineer or to continue law professionally. Thomas also disagreed with RLS’s decision to marry Fanny Van de Grift Osbourne. Despite his initial unhappiness, Thomas developed a good relationship with his daughter-in-law and he and his son remained close throughout his life. ^[2]

Census Records

Census Date: 30 MAR 1851

Place: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

Address: 8, Howard Place, St Cuthbert's, Edinburgh

Age: 32y^[5]

Census Date: 7 APR 1861

Place: St Andrew, Midlothian, Scotland

Address: Heriot Row, St Stephen, Edinburgh

Age: 42y^[6]

Census Date: 2 APR 1871

Place: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

Address: 17, Heriot Row, St Stephen Edinburgh

Age: 52y^[7]

Sources

1. ↑ "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQCQ-J2P : 11 February 2020), Robert Stevenson in entry for Thomas Stevenson, 1818.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} "Dreams of Exile- Robert Louis Stevenson " - by Ian Bell, Mainstream Publishing (Edinburgh) Limited 1992. available from Libraries
3. ↑ Marriage Entry: FS: Thomas Stevenson married Margaret Isabella Balfour on 28 Aug 1848 at Colinton, Midlothian, Scotland. Citing this Record: "Scotland Marriages, 1561-1910", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XYMG-L8R : 11 February 2020), Thomas Stevenson, 1848.
4. ↑ Online Bio: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Stevenson
5. ↑ Page: 1851 Scottish Census Data: Date: MAY 2012 Text: STEVENSON, Thomas Head Married M 32 1819 Civil Engineer Practising In Edinburgh, Midlothian STEVENSON, Margt J Wife Married F 22 1829 Colinton, Midlothian STEVENSON, Robt L B Son M 0 (4 M) 1851 Edinburgh, Midlothian SHERAR, Janet Servant Unmarried F 38 1813 Cook Muthill, Perthshire MACKENZIE, Janet Servant Married F 26 1825 Nurse Falkirk SMITH, Euph Servant Unmarried F 26 1825 Housemaid Edinburgh, Midlothian Piece: 685 Folio: 115 Page: 3 Registration District: Civil Parish: Edinburgh Municipal Borough: Address: 8, Howard Place, Howard Place, St Cuthbert's County: Midlothian
6. ↑ Source: #S2 Page: 1861 Scottish Census Data: Date: MAY 2012 Text: STEVENSON, Thomas Head Married M 42 1819 Civil Engineer Midlothian STEVENSON, Margaret J Wife Married F 32 1829 Colinton, Midlothian STEVENSON, Robert L B Son M 10 1851 Scholar Midlothian CUNINGHAM, Alison Servant Unmarried F 34 1827 Sewing Maid Torryburn, Fife ALLAN, Isabella Servant Unmarried F 39 1822 Cork Domestic Servant Grange, Banffshire WILLIAMSON, Isabella Servant Unmarried F 26 1835 Housemaid Midlothian Piece: 2 Folio: 0 Page: 9 Registration District: St Andrews Civil Parish: St Stephen Municipal Borough: Address: Heriot Row, St Stephen County: Midlothian
7. ↑ Source: #S2 Page: 1871 Scottish Census Data: Date: MAY 2012 Text: STEVENSON, Thomas Head Married M 52 1819 Civil Engineer Edinr, Midlothian STEVENSON, Margaret I Wife Married F 42 1829 Colinton, Midlothian STEVENSON, Robert L Son Unmarried M 20 1851 Student Of Arts Edinr, Midlothian SMITH, John Visitor Married M 70 1801 Retired From Business Galston, Ayrshire SMITH, Janet Visitor Married F 62 1809 Glasgow, Lanarkshire PATON, Barbara Servant Unmarried F 22 1849 Domestic Servant Whitburn, Linlithgowshire (West Lothian) WILLIAMSON, Isabella Servant Unmarried F 36 1835 Domestic Servant Edinr, Midlothian Piece: 685 Folio: 49 Page: 16 Registration District: St Andrews Civil Parish: St Stephen Municipal Borough: Address: 17, Heriot Row, St Stephen Edinburgh County: Midlothian

• Oxford Dictionary of National Biography: Stevenson, Thomas (1818–1887) Roland Paxton
• Another birth Recordd:
  Source: Page: C11983-5 Data: Date: MAY 2012 Text: name: Thomas Stevenson gender: Male baptism/christening date: baptism/christening place: EDINBURGH PARISH, EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, SCOTLAND birth date: 22 Jul 1818 birthplace: Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland father's name: Robert Stevenson father's birthplace: father's age: mother's name: Jane Smith mother's birthplace: mother's age: indexing project (batch) number: C11983-5 system origin: Scotland-VR source film number: 1066691 reference number: 2:17PSVMD
• Another Marriage record:
  Source: Page: M11677-4 Data: Date: MAY 2012 Text: groom's name: Thomas Stevenson, bride's name: Margaret Isabella Balfour. marriage date: 28 Aug 1848 marriage place: Colinton, Midlothian, Scotland bride's father's name: Lewis Balfour. indexing project (batch) number: M11677-4 system origin: Scotland-ODM source film number: 1066672

Acknowledgements

• WikiTree profile Stevenson-1000 created through the import of Brian Timothy Finn B1952.ged on May 1, 2012 by Wombat Allen. See the Changes page for the details of edits by Wombat and others.