John D. Nicodemus (July 25, 1864 – April 10, 1934) was an American politician and physician from Maryland. He served in the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Frederick County from 1931 to 1933.
John D. Nicodemus | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Frederick County district | |
| In office 1931–1933 | |
| Preceded by | Anderson H. Etzler, D. Charles Flook, U. Grant Hooper, Lewis F. Kefauver, Grayson E. Palmer |
| Succeeded by | A. Lamar Barrick, George E. Castle, John B. Funk, Joseph B. Payne, Jacob R. Ramsburg |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 25, 1864 near Walkersville, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | April 10, 1934 (aged 69) Walkersville, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Mount Olivet Cemetery Frederick, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Prohibition Party Democratic |
| Spouse |
Rebecca Nelson
(m. 1879; died 1927) |
| Children | 7 |
| Alma mater | Dickinson Seminary Jefferson Medical College |
| Occupation |
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Early life
editJohn D. Nicodemus was born on July 25, 1864, on a farm near Walkersville, Maryland, to Nancy (née Cassell) and John Lewis Nicodemus. His father was a farmer. Nicodemus attended public schools and worked on his father's farm. He graduated from Dickinson Seminary in 1874. He graduated from Jefferson Medical College in 1879.[1]
Career
editNicodemus returned home to practice medicine. He practiced for about 25 years. He was a staff member of Frederick City Hospital and was a member of the Frederick County Medical Society.[1]
Nicodemus was in favor of prohibition and was the Prohibition Party candidate for Maryland Comptroller.[1] He later associated with the Democratic party and supported lowering tariffs. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Frederick County, from 1931 to 1933.[1][2] He was a member of the Frederick County School Board.[1] He was known for writing letters to the press espousing his beliefs, including his support for prohibition and easing rural taxes. William J. Grove was one of the opponents to his writings.[1]
Nicodemus was an organizer of the Walkersville Water Company in 1909 and served as its president at the time of his death.[1][3] He was president of the Glade Valley Mining Company in Walkersville and the Mt. Airy Milling Company in Mt. Airy.[1]
Personal life
editNicodemus married Rebecca Nelson, daughter of Ellen and Robert W. Nelson, of Frederick County in 1879. They had seven children, John V., Kent C., Robert N., Nellie, Edith, Mary and Elizabeth. His wife died in 1927.[1][4] He was a member of the Walkersville Methodist Episcopal Church for 70 years. He was a member of its board of trustees and was a Sunday school teacher.[1]
Nicodemus died at his home in Walkersville on April 10, 1938. He was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Frederick.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Dr. Nicodemus' Funeral Will Be Held on Tuesday". The Daily News. April 11, 1938. p. 10. Retrieved October 28, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Frederick County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. March 20, 2024. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
- ^ "Walkersville Water Co. Formed". The Baltimore Sun. March 6, 1909. p. 9. Retrieved October 28, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Mrs. J. D. Nicodemus". The News. July 12, 1927. p. 5. Retrieved October 28, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
