John Caven | |
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Member of the Indiana Senate | |
In office 1887 | |
In office 1869–1873 | |
9th and 12th Mayor of Indianapolis | |
In office 1875–1881 | |
Preceded by | James L. Mitchell |
Succeeded by | Daniel W. Grubbs |
In office 1863–1867 | |
Preceded by | Samuel D. Maxwell |
Succeeded by | Daniel McCauley |
Personal details | |
Born | Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, U.S. | April 12, 1824
Died | March 9, 1905 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. | (aged 80)
Political party | Republican |
John Caven (April 12, 1824 – March 9, 1905) was an Indiana politician and Freemason who served as the 9th and 12th mayor of Indianapolis. He was also a member of the Indiana Senate. [1] [2] [3]
Caven was born in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania to Scotch-Irish and English American parents.[3]
Caven moved to Indianapolis in 1845, began law studies two years later, and opened a practice. In May 1863, Caven, running as a Republican, was elected mayor without opposition. He won a second term in 1865.[1] Caven then served two terms in the Indiana Senate (1869–1873), representing Marion County[4] before returning to serve another three consecutive terms (1875–1881) as mayor of Indianapolis.[1] He won a third term as a state senator in 1887.[2]