John Caven (American politician)

John Caven
John Caven in 1899
Member of the Indiana Senate
In office
1887
In office
1869–1873
9th and 12th Mayor of Indianapolis
In office
1875–1881
Preceded byJames L. Mitchell
Succeeded byDaniel W. Grubbs
In office
1863–1867
Preceded bySamuel D. Maxwell
Succeeded byDaniel McCauley
Personal details
Born(1824-04-12)April 12, 1824
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedMarch 9, 1905(1905-03-09) (aged 80)
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Political partyRepublican

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.