John Newcomer
Member of the Maryland Senate
from the Washington County district
In office
1840–1846
Preceded byRobert Wason
Succeeded byWilliam B. Clarke
Personal details
Born(1797-12-18)December 18, 1797
DiedApril 21, 1861(1861-04-21) (aged 63)
SpouseCatherine Newcomer
ChildrenBenjamin Franklin Newcomer
Occupation
  • Politician
  • farmer

John Newcomer (December 18, 1797 – April 21, 1861) was an American politician and farmer from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland Senate, representing Washington County, from 1840 to 1846.

Early life

John Newcomer was born on December 18, 1797, to Henry Newcomer.[1]

Career

Newcomer was a large real estate holder in Washington County, Maryland. He worked his farm and operated a mill in Beaver Creek. He founded Newcomer & Stonebraker, a flour and grain commission firm in Baltimore.[1]

Newcomer served as sheriff of Washington County from 1836 to 1839.[1][2] He served as a member of the Maryland Senate, representing Washington County, from 1840 to 1846.[1][3] He served as county commissioner of Washington County in 1846 and 1859. He was a delegate to the convention that framed the Maryland Constitution of 1850.[1]

Personal life

Newcomer married his cousin Catherine Newcomer, daughter of Samuel Newcomer. Their son was Benjamin Franklin Newcomer.[1]

Newcomer died on April 21, 1861.[1][4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Clayton Colman Hall, ed. (1912). Baltimore: Its History and Its People, Volume II – Biography. Lewis Historical Publishing Company. p. 166. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
  2. ↑ "Washington County, Maryland – Sheriffs". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. March 14, 2022. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Historical List, Senate, Washington County (1838-1966)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. September 30, 1999. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
  4. ↑ "Deceased". The Baltimore Sun. April 26, 1861. p. 4. Retrieved December 12, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
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