John Charles Groome (secretary of state)

John Charles Groome
Secretary of State of Maryland
In office
1838–1838
Preceded bynew office
Succeeded byJohn H. Culbreth
Personal details
Born(1800-06-08)June 8, 1800
Elkton, Maryland, U.S.
DiedNovember 30, 1866(1866-11-30) (aged 66)
Elkton, Maryland, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Elizabeth Riddle Black
(m. 1836)
Children5, including James Black Groome
Alma materPrinceton College
Litchfield Law School
Occupation
  • Politician
  • lawyer

John Charles Groome (June 8, 1800 – November 30, 1866) was Secretary of State of Maryland, appointed by Governor Thomas W. Veazey in 1838.