John 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.

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

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. He served as a member of the Maryland Senate, 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.