Augustus N. Stevenson was born at Jersey Shore, PA on June 14, 1840 to Joseph S. and Margaret Stevenson.
Linked to parents and middle name given Jan. 8, 2021 by request from Findagrave member 48233832 Julie.
Augustus was married to Margaret Campbell.
Augustus served in the Civil War.
Lycoming County PA Veterans of Civil War
14th Inf. Mil. Reg., Co. B, Private Augustus N Stevenson. He enlisted Sept. 15, 1862 at Jersey Shore, PA, age 22.
The Daily Gazette and Bulletin, Williamsport, PA, Tue., Sept. 14, 1880, p. 1.
A Renovo Business Man.
Success of A. N. Stevenson, the well known hardware dealer. First a member of Council and then President of the body.
Among the active business men of the thrifty borough of Renovo may be mentioned Mr. A. N. Stevenson. Gus, as he is familiarly called by everybody, located there as early at 1873 and opened a hardware store on Erie avenue, where he conducted business until 1874, when he removed to the large and commodious building on the same avenue below Sixth street, where he is at present. His business has steadily grown, and he now ranks among the best business men of the town. In his store may be found a full and complete line of shelf hardware, iron, nails, paints, oils, glass, fishing tackle and sporting goods. He is also doing a large business in the lamp trade, which is an important item. With the same care and fidelity in the future that has marked his career in the past, it is safe to predict that his hardware store will become one of the largest in all that region. And as another evidence of how he is appreciated in the community where he resides it may be stated that he was elected a member of town council in 1878, receiving the highest number of votes cast for six candidates, which were in the field at the time. In April, 1880, he was made president of the council, a position which he still holds. Mr. Stevenson is a native of Lycoming county having been born and raised in Jersey Shore more than forty years ago and received his education and business training in that borough. Lycoming county has sent forth many of her sons not only to the adjoining counties, but throughout the great west, and it is safe to say that none of them are entitled to more honorable mention for their success in life than jolly Gus Stevenson, the hardware dealer of Renovo.
Augustus died on May 26, 1905 at Renovo, PA and was taken to Milton, PA for his burial.
The Clinton Democrat, Lock Haven, PA, May 29, 1905, p. 1.
Augustus N. Stevenson died at his home on Erie avenue, Renovo, Friday morning of heart failure, aged almost 65 years. He is survived by his wife, his only child dying many years ago.
Mr. Stevenson was one of the best known and most highly respected citizens of Renovo, where he has lived and conducted a hardware store since 1873. He always took an active and prominent part in public affairs. He served as councilman for several years, being the last year of his term president of that body. He was a member of the Renovo lodge of the Masonic fraternity and a member of the Lafayette Chapter and Hospitaller Commandery, of this city. He was also a charter member of Bucktail Post, No. 142, G.A.R. During the civil war he was a member of Col. John E. Wynkoop's Cavalry regiment and saw service in the army of the Potomic.
Mr. Stevenson's health has not been good for several years and less than a year ago he sold out his hardware store, and since has lived retired. He was a courteous and well liked gentleman who will be much missed in the community, where he has so long lived. We are unable to learn when the funeral will occur.
Same paper another page.
A. N. Stevenson Buried at Milton.
The remains of the late A. N. Stevenson of Renovo was taken through this city this forenoon on the 11:25 train to Milton, where interment will be made. Rev. J. D. Cook conducted services at deceased's late home this morning at 9:30 o'clock.
The Clinton Republican, Wed., May 31, 1905.
Renovo, May 27 – Augustus N. Stevenson died at his home early Friday morning. He had arisen as usual, when death overcame him, he fell to the floor and immediately passed into the great unknown. Mr. Stevenson was 65 years old and a native of Jersey Shore. He received a liberal education and also served in the Civil war. In 1869 he married Miss Margaret Campbell of Milton. In 1873 he began the hardware business in Renovo and continued in this until a few months ago when his failing health compelled him to retire. he was an active man in various lodges and a charter member of the Bucktail post organization of this place. His widow survives him.
Clinton County PA Wills, File No. 2592, Augustus N Stevenson, Renovo, Will Book E, page 261, Admx Margaret Stevenson.
Commemorative Biographical Record of Central PA,1898, J. H. Beers, p. 640. PHOTO. Also in: Historical and Biographical Work; Or, Past and Present of Clinton County, PA, 1892, J Milton Furey, p. 278.
Augustus N. Stevenson.
Augustus N. Stevenson is a prominent hardware merchant and one of the leading business men of Renovo. It is not difficult to conjecture what manner of man is Mr. Stevenson.
In a republican country where merit must win. we can tell much of his life. Wealth may secure a start but it cannot maintain position where brains and executive ability are required. He did not have wealth to aid him in beginning his business career. His reliance has been placed in the more substantial qualities of perseverance, untiring enterprise, resolute purpose and commendable zeal, and withal his actions have been guided by an honesty of purpose that none have questioned.
Our subject was born in Jersey Shore, Lycoming county, Penn., June 14, 1840, the eldest son of Joseph S. and Margaret Stevenson, representatives of the earliest pioneer families of that county. The father was quite prominently connected with the agricultural and business interests of the West Branch Valley. The son was provided with a liberal education, attending both the public and private schools of his native city. At an early age he entered his father's mercantile establishment, where he remained for several years gaining a general knowledge of the business, and in the latter part of the year 1862 he was appointed baggage master on the old Catawissa railroad, his run being between Williamsport and Tamaqua. During this period the Civil war was raging, and he, like many loyal spirits, resigned his position to enter the Union army, becoming a member of John E. Wynkoop's Cavalry Regiment, which was assigned to duty along the Potomac river.
After serving his term of enlistment, Mr. Stevenson was honorably discharged and entered a hardware store at Milton, Penn., where he served as salesman for nearly two years and I a thorough knowledge of the business. In the spring of 1868 the construction of the low grade division of the Allegheny Valley railroad between Driftwood and Red Bank was commenced, and Col. G. A. Worth, of Elmira, X. Y., became contractor for the building of section Mix Run, Cameron Co., Penn., where he established his headquarters. He gave employment to several hundred men and employed Mr. Stevenson as paymaster and bookkeeper, which position he acceptably filled from March, 1868, to November, 1869, when the section was complete.
In January, 1869, Mr. Stevenson was married Miss Margaret Campbell, of Milton, Penn., and to them was born one child, Margaret, July 4. 1870, who died in 1871. The following year the lather became general manager Martin & Worth's large supply store in Lawsonham, Clarion county, which did a business of than $100,000 annually, under the able
supervision of our subject. Before the term of his contract had expired at that place, there had been established another supply store at Penfield, where the railroad made its headquarters, and Mr. Stevenson was transferred to that point, where he remained until the road was nearly completed. In May, 1873, he came to Renovo and leased a small store building, where he embarked in the hardware business on his own account. At that time the stores of the place were all general mercantile establishments, but from the beginning he prospered in his new undertaking, and it soon became necessary to seek larger quarters. In November, 1874, he leased a new store building, 24 x 50 feet, on Erie avenue below Sixth street, which he completely stocked with a general line of hardware, cutlery, paints, oils, glass, etc., and three years later purchased the property. In the spring of 1888 he built a fine two-story brick addition, making the building 24 x 90 feet. He now has one of the finest and best- arranged hardware stores between Harrisburg and Erie, and by fair and honorable dealing has built up a large and constantly increasing trade. Since becoming a resident of Renovo Mr. Stevenson has taken quite an active and prominent part in public affairs, and has been elected to the city council, of which body he was chosen president for the last year of his term. He is a recognized leader in the local Republican organization, and in 1896 was prominently spoken of for associate judge of Clinton county. He is now a member of the State Central Committee from Clinton county. He is an honored member of the Masonic fraternity, with which he has been connected since residing in Penfield in 1873, when he joined Clearfield Lodge No. 314, F. & A. M. In 1882 he became a member of Renovo Lodge No. 495, F. & A.M.; the following year he became connected with La Fayette Chapter No. 163, R.A.M., and Hospitaller Commandery No. 46, K.T., of Lock Haven; in 1884 he was made a member of Philadelphia Consistory, S.P. R. S. ; and three years later became identified with Lu Lu Temple, A.A.O.K.M.S. He is also a charter member of Bucktail Post No. 142, G.A.R., which was organized at Renovo, September 24, 1879, and for the first five years he served as quartermaster. He also took an active interest in bringing into the organization many of the old soldiers of the Civil war. Mr. Steven- son has made good use of his opportunities, and has prospered in his business undertakings. Courteous, genial, well-informed, alert and enterprising, he stands to-day one of the leading representative men of Clinton county a man who is a power in his community.
Linked to parents and middle name given Jan. 8, 2021 by request from Findagrave member 48233832 Julie.
Augustus was married to Margaret Campbell.
Augustus served in the Civil War.
Lycoming County PA Veterans of Civil War
14th Inf. Mil. Reg., Co. B, Private Augustus N Stevenson. He enlisted Sept. 15, 1862 at Jersey Shore, PA, age 22.
The Daily Gazette and Bulletin, Williamsport, PA, Tue., Sept. 14, 1880, p. 1.
A Renovo Business Man.
Success of A. N. Stevenson, the well known hardware dealer. First a member of Council and then President of the body.
Among the active business men of the thrifty borough of Renovo may be mentioned Mr. A. N. Stevenson. Gus, as he is familiarly called by everybody, located there as early at 1873 and opened a hardware store on Erie avenue, where he conducted business until 1874, when he removed to the large and commodious building on the same avenue below Sixth street, where he is at present. His business has steadily grown, and he now ranks among the best business men of the town. In his store may be found a full and complete line of shelf hardware, iron, nails, paints, oils, glass, fishing tackle and sporting goods. He is also doing a large business in the lamp trade, which is an important item. With the same care and fidelity in the future that has marked his career in the past, it is safe to predict that his hardware store will become one of the largest in all that region. And as another evidence of how he is appreciated in the community where he resides it may be stated that he was elected a member of town council in 1878, receiving the highest number of votes cast for six candidates, which were in the field at the time. In April, 1880, he was made president of the council, a position which he still holds. Mr. Stevenson is a native of Lycoming county having been born and raised in Jersey Shore more than forty years ago and received his education and business training in that borough. Lycoming county has sent forth many of her sons not only to the adjoining counties, but throughout the great west, and it is safe to say that none of them are entitled to more honorable mention for their success in life than jolly Gus Stevenson, the hardware dealer of Renovo.
Augustus died on May 26, 1905 at Renovo, PA and was taken to Milton, PA for his burial.
The Clinton Democrat, Lock Haven, PA, May 29, 1905, p. 1.
Augustus N. Stevenson died at his home on Erie avenue, Renovo, Friday morning of heart failure, aged almost 65 years. He is survived by his wife, his only child dying many years ago.
Mr. Stevenson was one of the best known and most highly respected citizens of Renovo, where he has lived and conducted a hardware store since 1873. He always took an active and prominent part in public affairs. He served as councilman for several years, being the last year of his term president of that body. He was a member of the Renovo lodge of the Masonic fraternity and a member of the Lafayette Chapter and Hospitaller Commandery, of this city. He was also a charter member of Bucktail Post, No. 142, G.A.R. During the civil war he was a member of Col. John E. Wynkoop's Cavalry regiment and saw service in the army of the Potomic.
Mr. Stevenson's health has not been good for several years and less than a year ago he sold out his hardware store, and since has lived retired. He was a courteous and well liked gentleman who will be much missed in the community, where he has so long lived. We are unable to learn when the funeral will occur.
Same paper another page.
A. N. Stevenson Buried at Milton.
The remains of the late A. N. Stevenson of Renovo was taken through this city this forenoon on the 11:25 train to Milton, where interment will be made. Rev. J. D. Cook conducted services at deceased's late home this morning at 9:30 o'clock.
The Clinton Republican, Wed., May 31, 1905.
Renovo, May 27 – Augustus N. Stevenson died at his home early Friday morning. He had arisen as usual, when death overcame him, he fell to the floor and immediately passed into the great unknown. Mr. Stevenson was 65 years old and a native of Jersey Shore. He received a liberal education and also served in the Civil war. In 1869 he married Miss Margaret Campbell of Milton. In 1873 he began the hardware business in Renovo and continued in this until a few months ago when his failing health compelled him to retire. he was an active man in various lodges and a charter member of the Bucktail post organization of this place. His widow survives him.
Clinton County PA Wills, File No. 2592, Augustus N Stevenson, Renovo, Will Book E, page 261, Admx Margaret Stevenson.
Commemorative Biographical Record of Central PA,1898, J. H. Beers, p. 640. PHOTO. Also in: Historical and Biographical Work; Or, Past and Present of Clinton County, PA, 1892, J Milton Furey, p. 278.
Augustus N. Stevenson.
Augustus N. Stevenson is a prominent hardware merchant and one of the leading business men of Renovo. It is not difficult to conjecture what manner of man is Mr. Stevenson.
In a republican country where merit must win. we can tell much of his life. Wealth may secure a start but it cannot maintain position where brains and executive ability are required. He did not have wealth to aid him in beginning his business career. His reliance has been placed in the more substantial qualities of perseverance, untiring enterprise, resolute purpose and commendable zeal, and withal his actions have been guided by an honesty of purpose that none have questioned.
Our subject was born in Jersey Shore, Lycoming county, Penn., June 14, 1840, the eldest son of Joseph S. and Margaret Stevenson, representatives of the earliest pioneer families of that county. The father was quite prominently connected with the agricultural and business interests of the West Branch Valley. The son was provided with a liberal education, attending both the public and private schools of his native city. At an early age he entered his father's mercantile establishment, where he remained for several years gaining a general knowledge of the business, and in the latter part of the year 1862 he was appointed baggage master on the old Catawissa railroad, his run being between Williamsport and Tamaqua. During this period the Civil war was raging, and he, like many loyal spirits, resigned his position to enter the Union army, becoming a member of John E. Wynkoop's Cavalry Regiment, which was assigned to duty along the Potomac river.
After serving his term of enlistment, Mr. Stevenson was honorably discharged and entered a hardware store at Milton, Penn., where he served as salesman for nearly two years and I a thorough knowledge of the business. In the spring of 1868 the construction of the low grade division of the Allegheny Valley railroad between Driftwood and Red Bank was commenced, and Col. G. A. Worth, of Elmira, X. Y., became contractor for the building of section Mix Run, Cameron Co., Penn., where he established his headquarters. He gave employment to several hundred men and employed Mr. Stevenson as paymaster and bookkeeper, which position he acceptably filled from March, 1868, to November, 1869, when the section was complete.
In January, 1869, Mr. Stevenson was married Miss Margaret Campbell, of Milton, Penn., and to them was born one child, Margaret, July 4. 1870, who died in 1871. The following year the lather became general manager Martin & Worth's large supply store in Lawsonham, Clarion county, which did a business of than $100,000 annually, under the able
supervision of our subject. Before the term of his contract had expired at that place, there had been established another supply store at Penfield, where the railroad made its headquarters, and Mr. Stevenson was transferred to that point, where he remained until the road was nearly completed. In May, 1873, he came to Renovo and leased a small store building, where he embarked in the hardware business on his own account. At that time the stores of the place were all general mercantile establishments, but from the beginning he prospered in his new undertaking, and it soon became necessary to seek larger quarters. In November, 1874, he leased a new store building, 24 x 50 feet, on Erie avenue below Sixth street, which he completely stocked with a general line of hardware, cutlery, paints, oils, glass, etc., and three years later purchased the property. In the spring of 1888 he built a fine two-story brick addition, making the building 24 x 90 feet. He now has one of the finest and best- arranged hardware stores between Harrisburg and Erie, and by fair and honorable dealing has built up a large and constantly increasing trade. Since becoming a resident of Renovo Mr. Stevenson has taken quite an active and prominent part in public affairs, and has been elected to the city council, of which body he was chosen president for the last year of his term. He is a recognized leader in the local Republican organization, and in 1896 was prominently spoken of for associate judge of Clinton county. He is now a member of the State Central Committee from Clinton county. He is an honored member of the Masonic fraternity, with which he has been connected since residing in Penfield in 1873, when he joined Clearfield Lodge No. 314, F. & A. M. In 1882 he became a member of Renovo Lodge No. 495, F. & A.M.; the following year he became connected with La Fayette Chapter No. 163, R.A.M., and Hospitaller Commandery No. 46, K.T., of Lock Haven; in 1884 he was made a member of Philadelphia Consistory, S.P. R. S. ; and three years later became identified with Lu Lu Temple, A.A.O.K.M.S. He is also a charter member of Bucktail Post No. 142, G.A.R., which was organized at Renovo, September 24, 1879, and for the first five years he served as quartermaster. He also took an active interest in bringing into the organization many of the old soldiers of the Civil war. Mr. Steven- son has made good use of his opportunities, and has prospered in his business undertakings. Courteous, genial, well-informed, alert and enterprising, he stands to-day one of the leading representative men of Clinton county a man who is a power in his community.
Augustus N. Stevenson was born at Jersey Shore, PA on June 14, 1840 to Joseph S. and Margaret Stevenson.
Linked to parents and middle name given Jan. 8, 2021 by request from Findagrave member 48233832 Julie.
Augustus was married to Margaret Campbell.
Augustus served in the Civil War.
Lycoming County PA Veterans of Civil War
14th Inf. Mil. Reg., Co. B, Private Augustus N Stevenson. He enlisted Sept. 15, 1862 at Jersey Shore, PA, age 22.
The Daily Gazette and Bulletin, Williamsport, PA, Tue., Sept. 14, 1880, p. 1.
A Renovo Business Man.
Success of A. N. Stevenson, the well known hardware dealer. First a member of Council and then President of the body.
Among the active business men of the thrifty borough of Renovo may be mentioned Mr. A. N. Stevenson. Gus, as he is familiarly called by everybody, located there as early at 1873 and opened a hardware store on Erie avenue, where he conducted business until 1874, when he removed to the large and commodious building on the same avenue below Sixth street, where he is at present. His business has steadily grown, and he now ranks among the best business men of the town. In his store may be found a full and complete line of shelf hardware, iron, nails, paints, oils, glass, fishing tackle and sporting goods. He is also doing a large business in the lamp trade, which is an important item. With the same care and fidelity in the future that has marked his career in the past, it is safe to predict that his hardware store will become one of the largest in all that region. And as another evidence of how he is appreciated in the community where he resides it may be stated that he was elected a member of town council in 1878, receiving the highest number of votes cast for six candidates, which were in the field at the time. In April, 1880, he was made president of the council, a position which he still holds. Mr. Stevenson is a native of Lycoming county having been born and raised in Jersey Shore more than forty years ago and received his education and business training in that borough. Lycoming county has sent forth many of her sons not only to the adjoining counties, but throughout the great west, and it is safe to say that none of them are entitled to more honorable mention for their success in life than jolly Gus Stevenson, the hardware dealer of Renovo.
Augustus died on May 26, 1905 at Renovo, PA and was taken to Milton, PA for his burial.
The Clinton Democrat, Lock Haven, PA, May 29, 1905, p. 1.
Augustus N. Stevenson died at his home on Erie avenue, Renovo, Friday morning of heart failure, aged almost 65 years. He is survived by his wife, his only child dying many years ago.
Mr. Stevenson was one of the best known and most highly respected citizens of Renovo, where he has lived and conducted a hardware store since 1873. He always took an active and prominent part in public affairs. He served as councilman for several years, being the last year of his term president of that body. He was a member of the Renovo lodge of the Masonic fraternity and a member of the Lafayette Chapter and Hospitaller Commandery, of this city. He was also a charter member of Bucktail Post, No. 142, G.A.R. During the civil war he was a member of Col. John E. Wynkoop's Cavalry regiment and saw service in the army of the Potomic.
Mr. Stevenson's health has not been good for several years and less than a year ago he sold out his hardware store, and since has lived retired. He was a courteous and well liked gentleman who will be much missed in the community, where he has so long lived. We are unable to learn when the funeral will occur.
Same paper another page.
A. N. Stevenson Buried at Milton.
The remains of the late A. N. Stevenson of Renovo was taken through this city this forenoon on the 11:25 train to Milton, where interment will be made. Rev. J. D. Cook conducted services at deceased's late home this morning at 9:30 o'clock.
The Clinton Republican, Wed., May 31, 1905.
Renovo, May 27 – Augustus N. Stevenson died at his home early Friday morning. He had arisen as usual, when death overcame him, he fell to the floor and immediately passed into the great unknown. Mr. Stevenson was 65 years old and a native of Jersey Shore. He received a liberal education and also served in the Civil war. In 1869 he married Miss Margaret Campbell of Milton. In 1873 he began the hardware business in Renovo and continued in this until a few months ago when his failing health compelled him to retire. he was an active man in various lodges and a charter member of the Bucktail post organization of this place. His widow survives him.
Clinton County PA Wills, File No. 2592, Augustus N Stevenson, Renovo, Will Book E, page 261, Admx Margaret Stevenson.
Commemorative Biographical Record of Central PA,1898, J. H. Beers, p. 640. PHOTO. Also in: Historical and Biographical Work; Or, Past and Present of Clinton County, PA, 1892, J Milton Furey, p. 278.
Augustus N. Stevenson.
Augustus N. Stevenson is a prominent hardware merchant and one of the leading business men of Renovo. It is not difficult to conjecture what manner of man is Mr. Stevenson.
In a republican country where merit must win. we can tell much of his life. Wealth may secure a start but it cannot maintain position where brains and executive ability are required. He did not have wealth to aid him in beginning his business career. His reliance has been placed in the more substantial qualities of perseverance, untiring enterprise, resolute purpose and commendable zeal, and withal his actions have been guided by an honesty of purpose that none have questioned.
Our subject was born in Jersey Shore, Lycoming county, Penn., June 14, 1840, the eldest son of Joseph S. and Margaret Stevenson, representatives of the earliest pioneer families of that county. The father was quite prominently connected with the agricultural and business interests of the West Branch Valley. The son was provided with a liberal education, attending both the public and private schools of his native city. At an early age he entered his father's mercantile establishment, where he remained for several years gaining a general knowledge of the business, and in the latter part of the year 1862 he was appointed baggage master on the old Catawissa railroad, his run being between Williamsport and Tamaqua. During this period the Civil war was raging, and he, like many loyal spirits, resigned his position to enter the Union army, becoming a member of John E. Wynkoop's Cavalry Regiment, which was assigned to duty along the Potomac river.
After serving his term of enlistment, Mr. Stevenson was honorably discharged and entered a hardware store at Milton, Penn., where he served as salesman for nearly two years and I a thorough knowledge of the business. In the spring of 1868 the construction of the low grade division of the Allegheny Valley railroad between Driftwood and Red Bank was commenced, and Col. G. A. Worth, of Elmira, X. Y., became contractor for the building of section Mix Run, Cameron Co., Penn., where he established his headquarters. He gave employment to several hundred men and employed Mr. Stevenson as paymaster and bookkeeper, which position he acceptably filled from March, 1868, to November, 1869, when the section was complete.
In January, 1869, Mr. Stevenson was married Miss Margaret Campbell, of Milton, Penn., and to them was born one child, Margaret, July 4. 1870, who died in 1871. The following year the lather became general manager Martin & Worth's large supply store in Lawsonham, Clarion county, which did a business of than $100,000 annually, under the able
supervision of our subject. Before the term of his contract had expired at that place, there had been established another supply store at Penfield, where the railroad made its headquarters, and Mr. Stevenson was transferred to that point, where he remained until the road was nearly completed. In May, 1873, he came to Renovo and leased a small store building, where he embarked in the hardware business on his own account. At that time the stores of the place were all general mercantile establishments, but from the beginning he prospered in his new undertaking, and it soon became necessary to seek larger quarters. In November, 1874, he leased a new store building, 24 x 50 feet, on Erie avenue below Sixth street, which he completely stocked with a general line of hardware, cutlery, paints, oils, glass, etc., and three years later purchased the property. In the spring of 1888 he built a fine two-story brick addition, making the building 24 x 90 feet. He now has one of the finest and best- arranged hardware stores between Harrisburg and Erie, and by fair and honorable dealing has built up a large and constantly increasing trade. Since becoming a resident of Renovo Mr. Stevenson has taken quite an active and prominent part in public affairs, and has been elected to the city council, of which body he was chosen president for the last year of his term. He is a recognized leader in the local Republican organization, and in 1896 was prominently spoken of for associate judge of Clinton county. He is now a member of the State Central Committee from Clinton county. He is an honored member of the Masonic fraternity, with which he has been connected since residing in Penfield in 1873, when he joined Clearfield Lodge No. 314, F. & A. M. In 1882 he became a member of Renovo Lodge No. 495, F. & A.M.; the following year he became connected with La Fayette Chapter No. 163, R.A.M., and Hospitaller Commandery No. 46, K.T., of Lock Haven; in 1884 he was made a member of Philadelphia Consistory, S.P. R. S. ; and three years later became identified with Lu Lu Temple, A.A.O.K.M.S. He is also a charter member of Bucktail Post No. 142, G.A.R., which was organized at Renovo, September 24, 1879, and for the first five years he served as quartermaster. He also took an active interest in bringing into the organization many of the old soldiers of the Civil war. Mr. Steven- son has made good use of his opportunities, and has prospered in his business undertakings. Courteous, genial, well-informed, alert and enterprising, he stands to-day one of the leading representative men of Clinton county a man who is a power in his community.
Linked to parents and middle name given Jan. 8, 2021 by request from Findagrave member 48233832 Julie.
Augustus was married to Margaret Campbell.
Augustus served in the Civil War.
Lycoming County PA Veterans of Civil War
14th Inf. Mil. Reg., Co. B, Private Augustus N Stevenson. He enlisted Sept. 15, 1862 at Jersey Shore, PA, age 22.
The Daily Gazette and Bulletin, Williamsport, PA, Tue., Sept. 14, 1880, p. 1.
A Renovo Business Man.
Success of A. N. Stevenson, the well known hardware dealer. First a member of Council and then President of the body.
Among the active business men of the thrifty borough of Renovo may be mentioned Mr. A. N. Stevenson. Gus, as he is familiarly called by everybody, located there as early at 1873 and opened a hardware store on Erie avenue, where he conducted business until 1874, when he removed to the large and commodious building on the same avenue below Sixth street, where he is at present. His business has steadily grown, and he now ranks among the best business men of the town. In his store may be found a full and complete line of shelf hardware, iron, nails, paints, oils, glass, fishing tackle and sporting goods. He is also doing a large business in the lamp trade, which is an important item. With the same care and fidelity in the future that has marked his career in the past, it is safe to predict that his hardware store will become one of the largest in all that region. And as another evidence of how he is appreciated in the community where he resides it may be stated that he was elected a member of town council in 1878, receiving the highest number of votes cast for six candidates, which were in the field at the time. In April, 1880, he was made president of the council, a position which he still holds. Mr. Stevenson is a native of Lycoming county having been born and raised in Jersey Shore more than forty years ago and received his education and business training in that borough. Lycoming county has sent forth many of her sons not only to the adjoining counties, but throughout the great west, and it is safe to say that none of them are entitled to more honorable mention for their success in life than jolly Gus Stevenson, the hardware dealer of Renovo.
Augustus died on May 26, 1905 at Renovo, PA and was taken to Milton, PA for his burial.
The Clinton Democrat, Lock Haven, PA, May 29, 1905, p. 1.
Augustus N. Stevenson died at his home on Erie avenue, Renovo, Friday morning of heart failure, aged almost 65 years. He is survived by his wife, his only child dying many years ago.
Mr. Stevenson was one of the best known and most highly respected citizens of Renovo, where he has lived and conducted a hardware store since 1873. He always took an active and prominent part in public affairs. He served as councilman for several years, being the last year of his term president of that body. He was a member of the Renovo lodge of the Masonic fraternity and a member of the Lafayette Chapter and Hospitaller Commandery, of this city. He was also a charter member of Bucktail Post, No. 142, G.A.R. During the civil war he was a member of Col. John E. Wynkoop's Cavalry regiment and saw service in the army of the Potomic.
Mr. Stevenson's health has not been good for several years and less than a year ago he sold out his hardware store, and since has lived retired. He was a courteous and well liked gentleman who will be much missed in the community, where he has so long lived. We are unable to learn when the funeral will occur.
Same paper another page.
A. N. Stevenson Buried at Milton.
The remains of the late A. N. Stevenson of Renovo was taken through this city this forenoon on the 11:25 train to Milton, where interment will be made. Rev. J. D. Cook conducted services at deceased's late home this morning at 9:30 o'clock.
The Clinton Republican, Wed., May 31, 1905.
Renovo, May 27 – Augustus N. Stevenson died at his home early Friday morning. He had arisen as usual, when death overcame him, he fell to the floor and immediately passed into the great unknown. Mr. Stevenson was 65 years old and a native of Jersey Shore. He received a liberal education and also served in the Civil war. In 1869 he married Miss Margaret Campbell of Milton. In 1873 he began the hardware business in Renovo and continued in this until a few months ago when his failing health compelled him to retire. he was an active man in various lodges and a charter member of the Bucktail post organization of this place. His widow survives him.
Clinton County PA Wills, File No. 2592, Augustus N Stevenson, Renovo, Will Book E, page 261, Admx Margaret Stevenson.
Commemorative Biographical Record of Central PA,1898, J. H. Beers, p. 640. PHOTO. Also in: Historical and Biographical Work; Or, Past and Present of Clinton County, PA, 1892, J Milton Furey, p. 278.
Augustus N. Stevenson.
Augustus N. Stevenson is a prominent hardware merchant and one of the leading business men of Renovo. It is not difficult to conjecture what manner of man is Mr. Stevenson.
In a republican country where merit must win. we can tell much of his life. Wealth may secure a start but it cannot maintain position where brains and executive ability are required. He did not have wealth to aid him in beginning his business career. His reliance has been placed in the more substantial qualities of perseverance, untiring enterprise, resolute purpose and commendable zeal, and withal his actions have been guided by an honesty of purpose that none have questioned.
Our subject was born in Jersey Shore, Lycoming county, Penn., June 14, 1840, the eldest son of Joseph S. and Margaret Stevenson, representatives of the earliest pioneer families of that county. The father was quite prominently connected with the agricultural and business interests of the West Branch Valley. The son was provided with a liberal education, attending both the public and private schools of his native city. At an early age he entered his father's mercantile establishment, where he remained for several years gaining a general knowledge of the business, and in the latter part of the year 1862 he was appointed baggage master on the old Catawissa railroad, his run being between Williamsport and Tamaqua. During this period the Civil war was raging, and he, like many loyal spirits, resigned his position to enter the Union army, becoming a member of John E. Wynkoop's Cavalry Regiment, which was assigned to duty along the Potomac river.
After serving his term of enlistment, Mr. Stevenson was honorably discharged and entered a hardware store at Milton, Penn., where he served as salesman for nearly two years and I a thorough knowledge of the business. In the spring of 1868 the construction of the low grade division of the Allegheny Valley railroad between Driftwood and Red Bank was commenced, and Col. G. A. Worth, of Elmira, X. Y., became contractor for the building of section Mix Run, Cameron Co., Penn., where he established his headquarters. He gave employment to several hundred men and employed Mr. Stevenson as paymaster and bookkeeper, which position he acceptably filled from March, 1868, to November, 1869, when the section was complete.
In January, 1869, Mr. Stevenson was married Miss Margaret Campbell, of Milton, Penn., and to them was born one child, Margaret, July 4. 1870, who died in 1871. The following year the lather became general manager Martin & Worth's large supply store in Lawsonham, Clarion county, which did a business of than $100,000 annually, under the able
supervision of our subject. Before the term of his contract had expired at that place, there had been established another supply store at Penfield, where the railroad made its headquarters, and Mr. Stevenson was transferred to that point, where he remained until the road was nearly completed. In May, 1873, he came to Renovo and leased a small store building, where he embarked in the hardware business on his own account. At that time the stores of the place were all general mercantile establishments, but from the beginning he prospered in his new undertaking, and it soon became necessary to seek larger quarters. In November, 1874, he leased a new store building, 24 x 50 feet, on Erie avenue below Sixth street, which he completely stocked with a general line of hardware, cutlery, paints, oils, glass, etc., and three years later purchased the property. In the spring of 1888 he built a fine two-story brick addition, making the building 24 x 90 feet. He now has one of the finest and best- arranged hardware stores between Harrisburg and Erie, and by fair and honorable dealing has built up a large and constantly increasing trade. Since becoming a resident of Renovo Mr. Stevenson has taken quite an active and prominent part in public affairs, and has been elected to the city council, of which body he was chosen president for the last year of his term. He is a recognized leader in the local Republican organization, and in 1896 was prominently spoken of for associate judge of Clinton county. He is now a member of the State Central Committee from Clinton county. He is an honored member of the Masonic fraternity, with which he has been connected since residing in Penfield in 1873, when he joined Clearfield Lodge No. 314, F. & A. M. In 1882 he became a member of Renovo Lodge No. 495, F. & A.M.; the following year he became connected with La Fayette Chapter No. 163, R.A.M., and Hospitaller Commandery No. 46, K.T., of Lock Haven; in 1884 he was made a member of Philadelphia Consistory, S.P. R. S. ; and three years later became identified with Lu Lu Temple, A.A.O.K.M.S. He is also a charter member of Bucktail Post No. 142, G.A.R., which was organized at Renovo, September 24, 1879, and for the first five years he served as quartermaster. He also took an active interest in bringing into the organization many of the old soldiers of the Civil war. Mr. Steven- son has made good use of his opportunities, and has prospered in his business undertakings. Courteous, genial, well-informed, alert and enterprising, he stands to-day one of the leading representative men of Clinton county a man who is a power in his community.
Family Members
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Records on Ancestry
Advertisement
