| John Newcomer | |
| State Senate: | Maryland |
| Term Start: | 1840 |
| Term End: | 1846 |
| Birth Date: | 18 December 1797 |
| Spouse: | Catherine Newcomer |
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 was born on December 18, 1797, to Henry Newcomer.[1]
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]
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]