Stevenson, William

Cheerful, animated and intelligent, his vigorous and discriminating mind not less eminently displayed itself in his correct taste in the Fine Arts, than in his accurate and extensive knowledge of the Antiquities of his Native Country. Yet ardently as he [...] the occupations of Literature he ever held them subordinate to the just and active performance of his duties as a sincere  and devout Christian,  as a warm Patron of modest worth and talent, as a Son, a Brother, a Husband, a Father and a Friend.