John Newcomer (Maryland politician)

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.

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

Early life

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

Career

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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

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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

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g 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.