Thomas J. Stevens
(1848-1900)

4th District Representative

Republican

Yes

47

January 24, 1848

Bristol, Somerset, England

August 31, 1900

Maria Stringham (1853-1913) Married December 27, 1871
Mercy Rachel Burton (1863-1943) Married December 14, 1883
Esther Palmer (1850-) Married January 8, 1891

Foundry and Machine Shop Owner

Thomas Jordan Stevens grew up in England, where he apprenticed in blacksmithing. He moved to Utah in 1864, where he continued the trade. During the Black Hawk War, Stevens served as a second lieutenant. In 1873, he moved to one of Arizona's first communities, but severe adverse conditions compelled the settlers to leave. After working for the Central Pacific Railroad, Stevens settled in Ogden and opened a foundry and machine shop in 1876. Throughout his life, he held several public offices, including sheriff and city recorder. Additionally, Stevens was a trustee of the Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind and other educational institutions. As a representative, he served as chairman of the Education and Militia committees.

Drumm, Mark. "The Bee Hive State." Drumm's Manual of Utah, and Souvenir of the First State Legislature, 1896. Hathi Trust Digital Library. Salt Lake City, Utah: M. Drumm, 1896. https://hdl.handle.net/2027/hvd.hx4jb7.

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Image of Thomas J. Stevens by courtesy of HathiTrust Cropped from page 81 of Drumm, Mark. "The Bee Hive State." Drumm's Manual of Utah, and Souvenir of the First State Legislature, 1896. Hathi Trust Digital Library. Salt Lake City, Utah: M. Drumm, 1896. https://hdl.handle.net/2027/hvd.hx4jb7?urlappend=%3Bseq=87