William M. Rodman
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Preceded byJames Y. Smith
Succeeded byJabez C. Knight
BornJune 19, 1814
DiedDecember 11, 1868 (aged 54)
William M. Rodman | |
|---|---|
 Engraving | |
| 7th Mayor of Providence, Rhode Island | |
| In office June 1857 – June 1859 | |
| Preceded by | James Y. Smith |
| Succeeded by | Jabez C. Knight |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 19, 1814 |
| Died | December 11, 1868 (aged 54) |
| Resting place | Swan Point Cemetery |
| Party | Republican-American[1] |
| Occupation | Tailoring, Insurance |
William Mitchell Rodman (June 19, 1814 – December 11, 1868) was a tailor and 7th mayor of Providence, Rhode Island from 1857 to 1859.
Rodman was born June 19, 1814, in Newport, Rhode Island.[1] Young William attended the school taught by his father, a Quaker school-master.[1][2] At age 16, he moved to Providence to become a tailor's apprentice with the firm E.C. & T. Wells.[2]
