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]
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 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 | April 12, 1824 Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | March 9, 1905 (aged 80) Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
Early life edit
Caven was born in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania to Scotch-Irish and English American parents.[3]
Career edit
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]
References edit
- ^ a b c Nowland, John H.B. (1870). Early reminiscences of Indianapolis: with short biographical sketches of its early citizens, and a few of the prominent business men of the present day. Indianapolis: Sentinel Book and Job Printing House. pp. 328–329.
- ^ a b David J. Bodenhamer; Robert Graham Barrows; David Gordon Vanderstel (1994). The Encyclopedia of Indianapolis. Indiana University Press. pp. 391–392. ISBN 978-0-253-31222-8.
- ^ a b Pngleton, Christy. "The History of the Irish in Indianapolis: The Impact of Irish Immigrants on Indy". About.com: Indianapolis. Archived from the original on July 7, 2011. Retrieved August 28, 2009.
- ^ CAVEN, John in Men of progress, Indiana : a selected list of biographical sketches and portraits of the leaders in business, professional and official life, together with brief notes of the history and character of Indiana; by Cumback, Will; Maynard, J. B; McGrath, Hugh J; Stoddard, William; published 1899 by Indianapolis Sentinel Company; via archive.org
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