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

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, representing Washington County, from 1840 to 1846.

Early life

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

Career

Newcomer was a large real estate holder in

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. He worked his farm and operated a mill in Beaver Creek. He founded Newcomer & Stonebraker, a flour and grain commission firm in

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. Newcomer served as sheriff of Washington County from 1836 to 1839. He served as a member of the

, representing Washington County, from 1840 to 1846. 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.

Personal life

Newcomer married his cousin Catherine Newcomer, daughter of Samuel Newcomer. Their son was Benjamin Franklin Newcomer. Newcomer died on April 21, 1861.

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