John Charles Groome (secretary of state)
John Charles Groome | |
|---|---|
| Secretary of State of Maryland | |
| In office 1838–1838 | |
| Preceded by | new office |
| Succeeded by | John H. Culbreth |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 8, 1800 Elkton, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | November 30, 1866 (aged 66) Elkton, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Elizabeth Riddle Black
(m. 1836) |
| Children | 5, including James Black Groome |
| Alma mater | Princeton College Litchfield Law School |
| Occupation |
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John Charles Groome (June 8, 1800 – November 30, 1866) was an American politician. He was Secretary of State of Maryland, appointed by Governor Thomas W. Veazey in 1838.