He was a Life Commissioner appointed by the Tyne Improvement Act , and chairman of the Tyne Pilotage Commissioners .
Stevenson took an active part in civic life , campaigning for improvements in sanitation , road - widening , river Tyne development schemes and more .
Stevenson was a Stevenson   appointed by the Tyne Improvement Act , and chairman of the Tyne Pilotage Commissioners .
Stevenson took an active part in civic life , campaigning for improvements in sanitation , road - widening , river Tyne development schemes and more .