David Alan Stevenson
David Alan Stevenson (born July 21, 1854 in Edinburgh , † April 11, 1938 ) was a Scottish engineer.
As the son of David , grandson of Robert and nephew of Thomas Stevenson , he came from a family of lighthouse farmers. His brother Charles Alexander's son - Alan Stevenson - continued the tradition.
During his lifetime, David Alan Stevenson built 26 lighthouses around Scotland with his uncle Thomas and brother Charles Alexander.
In 1884 he was elected a member ( Fellow ) of the Royal Society of Edinburgh .
relationship
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Robert Stevenson (1772–1850), grandfather
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David Stevenson (1815-1886), father
- David Alan Stevenson (1854-1938)
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Charles Alexander Stevenson (1855–1950), brother
- Alan Stevenson (1891–1971), nephew
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Thomas Stevenson (1818-1887), uncle
- Robert Louis (Balfour) Stevenson (1850-1894), cousin
- Alan Stevenson (1807-1865), uncle
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David Stevenson (1815-1886), father
With the exception of the writer Robert Louis Stevenson, all of the family members listed here were also engineers and lighthouse builders.
Lighthouses by Charles and Alan Stevenson
- 1892: Skroo , Fair Isle
- 1893: Helliar Holm
- 1895: Sule Skerry
- 1895: Rattray Head
- 1896: Stroma
- 1897: Death of Head
- 1898: Noup Head
- 1899: Flannan Isles
- 1900: Tiumpan Head
- 1900: Killantringan
- 1901: Barns Ness
- 1903: Bass Rock
- 1904: Hyskeir
- 1908: Trodday
- 1909: Neist Point
- 1912: Rubh Re
- 1912: Milaid Point
- 1914: Maughold Head
- 1915: Copinsay
- 1916: Clyth Ness
- 1924: Duncansby Head
- 1925: Brough of Birsay
- 1929: Esha Ness
- 1937: Tor Ness
Individual evidence
- ^ Fellows Directory. Biographical Index: Former RSE Fellows 1783–2002. (PDF file) Royal Society of Edinburgh, accessed April 11, 2020 .
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Stevenson, David Alan |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Lighthouse engineer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | July 21, 1854 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Edinburgh |
| DATE OF DEATH | April 11, 1938 |