John D. Nicodemus

John D. Nicodemus (July 25, 1864 – April 10, 1934) was an American politician and physician from Maryland. He served in the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Frederick County from 1931 to 1933.

Early life John D. Nicodemus was born on July 25, 1864, on a farm near Walkersville, Maryland, to Nancy (née Cassell) and John Lewis Nicodemus. His father was a farmer. Nicodemus attended public schools and worked on his father's farm. He graduated from Dickinson Seminary in 1874. He graduated from Jefferson Medical College in 1879.

Career Nicodemus returned home to practice medicine. He practiced for about 25 years. He was a staff member of Frederick City Hospital and was a member of the Frederick County Medical Society. He was a member of the Frederick County School Board. He was president of the Glade Valley Mining Company in Walkersville and the Mt. Airy Milling Company in Mt. Airy. He was a member of the Walkersville Methodist Episcopal Church for 70 years. He was a member of its board of trustees and was a Sunday school teacher.

Nicodemus died at his home in Walkersville on April 10, 1938. He was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Frederick.