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.