David Stephens (Wisconsin politician)

David Stephens (July 20, 1837 – April 3, 1910) was a Scottish American immigrant, contractor, and Republican politician.

He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1889, representing Madison and southeast Dane County.

[1] He remained on this job until 1867, then returned briefly to Scotland before emigrating to the United States in 1868.

[1] While working as a general contractor, he also established the Madison Stone Quarry, which he operated for the rest of his life.

He was then elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in the fall of 1888, running on the Republican Party ticket.

Science Hall as depicted in the 1877 Wisconsin Blue Book .