John Caven (c. 1833 – April 8, 1898) was an

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farmer and political figure. He represented Prince Edward in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal-

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member from 1894 to 1898. 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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''The Canadian parliamentary companion, 1897'' JA Gemmill
* 1833 births 1898 deaths Ontario Patrons of Industry MPPs People from Prince Edward County, Ontario {{Ontario-MPP-stub