William Mitchell Rodman (June 19, 1814 – December 11, 1868) was a tailor and 7th mayor of Providence, Rhode Island from 1857 to 1859.
William M. Rodman | |
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| 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 Newport, Rhode Island, US |
| Died | December 11, 1868 (aged 54) Providence, Rhode Island, US |
| Resting place | Swan Point Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican-American[1] |
| Occupation | Tailoring, Insurance |
Early life
editRodman 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]
Career
editWells were the leading tailors of Providence.[2][3] Starting from about 1850, Rodman teamed with Sullivan Moulton to form the tailoring firm of Moulton and Rodman, located first in the Arcade, then at 27 Westminster Street.[3] Their customers included some of the most prominent people of Providence.[3]
Rodman was a member of the school committee and City Council before being elected to two consecutive terms as mayor from 1857 to 1859.[2] After his political career, Rodman went into the insurance business.[2]
Rodman died at his home in Providence on December 11, 1868[2] and was buried at Swan Point Cemetery.
References
edit- ^ a b c "Mayors of the City of Providence". The City of Providence website. Retrieved 17 May 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f Greene, Welcome Arnold (1886). Providence Plantations for 250 Years. Providence, Rhode Island: J.A. & R.A. Reid. p. 104.
- ^ a b c Representative Men and Old Families of Rhode Island. J.H. Beers & Company. 1908. p. 1487. Retrieved 17 May 2015.
External links
edit- William M. Rodman at Providence City website