John Caven (Canadian politician)

John Caven (c. 1833 – April 8, 1898) was an Ontario farmer and political figure. He represented Prince Edward in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal-Patrons of Industry member from 1894 to 1898.

John Caven
Ontario MPP
In office
1894–1898
Preceded byJohn Allison Sprague
Succeeded byWilliam Ryerson Dempsey
ConstituencyPrince Edward
Personal details
Born1833
Picton, Upper Canada
DiedApril 8, 1898(1898-04-08) (aged 64–65)
Prince Edward County, Ontario
Political partyPatrons of Industry
OccupationFarmer

He was born in Picton and educated in Marysburgh. Caven served on the council for Prince Edward County and was a public school trustee.

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