John Charles Groome (secretary of state)

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

He was born in Elkton, Maryland, on June 8, 1800, to John Groome and Elizabeth Black.

He graduated from Princeton College then studied law under E.F.

He graduated from Litchfield Law School.

He died on November 30, 1866, in Elkton, Maryland.