The Reverend William Caven, D.D.
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Rev. William Caven, D.D. was born Dec. 26, 1830-- Kirkcollm, Wigstownshire, Scotland. At an early age, he moved to Canada with his parents, Mary Milroy and John Caven.He was married to Margaret Goldie. He died Dec. 1, 1904--Toronto, Ont. Buried Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario.
"In 1873, he was appointed principal of Knox College." and "He was also appointed president of the Pan-Presbyterian Alliance with headquarters in Geneva and though the Presbyterian Church recognizes no "leaders," Caven's international reputation had made hin the virtual head of the World's Presbyterian churches." (The above quotes taken from the Toronto Star, December 5, 1981.