Edward Stevens | |
|---|---|
 Stevens, c. 1907 | |
| New Zealand Legislative Councillor | |
| In office 1882–1915 | |
| Succeeded by | John Andrew Millar |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Selwyn | |
| In office 1866–1870 | |
| Preceded by | new constituency |
| Succeeded by | William Reeves |
| Majority | unopposed |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for City of Christchurch | |
| In office 1876–1881 | |
| Preceded by | new constituency |
| Succeeded by | constituency abolished |
| Canterbury Provincial Councillor | |
| In office 1863–1866 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 October 1837 London |
| Died | 6 June 1915 (aged 77) Englefield (his residence) |
| Resting place | St. Peter’s Anglican Church cemetery, Upper Riccarton (43°31′54″S 172°34′12″E / 43.53170°S 172.56990°E) |
| Spouse | Maria |
| Children | Frederic Whitcombe (son of his wife) George, second son died in infancy |
| Residence | Englefield |
| Profession | politician, land and estate agent |
Edward Cephas John Stevens (18 October 1837 – 6 June 1915) was a New Zealand politician in provincial government in Canterbury, and a member of both the lower and upper houses of parliament. A businessman, he controlled the Christchurch Press for many decades. He was instrumental in introducing cricket to Canterbury and one of his dealings as a land and estate agent resulted in the creation of Lancaster Park.