Walter R. Danforth | |
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4th Mayor of Providence, Rhode Island | |
In office June 1853 – June 1854 | |
Preceded by | Amos C. Barstow |
Succeeded by | Edward P. Knowles |
Personal details | |
Born | Walter Raleigh Danforth April 1, 1787 Providence, Rhode Island, US |
Died | August 11, 1861 Providence, Rhode Island, US | (aged 74)
Resting place | Swan Point Cemetery |
Political party | Democrat [1] |
Alma mater | Brown University |
Occupation | Journalist, politician |
Walter Raleigh Danforth (April 1, 1787 – August 11, 1861) was a jurist, journalist, and 4th mayor of Providence, Rhode Island 1853-1854.
Danforth was born April 1, 1787, in Providence, Rhode Island, [2] [3] son of Job Danforth. [4] He graduated from Brown University in 1805. [2] [3] He studied law. [2]
Danforth was clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court for Providence County from 1807 to 1818 in the Court of Common Pleas. [2]
In 1820 he entered journalism as editor and joint owner of the Providence Gazette newspaper. [2] [3] As a journalist, he became known for his wit and political satire. [1] The Gazette often supported the Federalists. [3] He was also affiliated with the publications the Microcosm, the Express, and the Republican Herald. [3]
Danforth was an ardent supporter of President Andrew Jackson, who appointed him Collector of Customs in Providence from 1829 until his retirement in 1841. [3] Danforth left retirement in 1853 to become mayor for a single term, and after that he was elected to a single term in the General Assembly. [3]
Danforth was also a historian and lecturer on the history of Providence. [1] He also led the Providence Association of Mechanics and Manufacturers, which is now known as the Board of Trade and Chamber of Commerce. [1]
Danforth died at his home in Providence August 11, 1861 [2] and was buried at Swan Point Cemetery.
Walter R. Danforth | |
---|---|
4th Mayor of Providence, Rhode Island | |
In office June 1853 – June 1854 | |
Preceded by | Amos C. Barstow |
Succeeded by | Edward P. Knowles |
Personal details | |
Born | Walter Raleigh Danforth April 1, 1787 Providence, Rhode Island, US |
Died | August 11, 1861 Providence, Rhode Island, US | (aged 74)
Resting place | Swan Point Cemetery |
Political party | Democrat [1] |
Alma mater | Brown University |
Occupation | Journalist, politician |
Walter Raleigh Danforth (April 1, 1787 – August 11, 1861) was a jurist, journalist, and 4th mayor of Providence, Rhode Island 1853-1854.
Danforth was born April 1, 1787, in Providence, Rhode Island, [2] [3] son of Job Danforth. [4] He graduated from Brown University in 1805. [2] [3] He studied law. [2]
Danforth was clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court for Providence County from 1807 to 1818 in the Court of Common Pleas. [2]
In 1820 he entered journalism as editor and joint owner of the Providence Gazette newspaper. [2] [3] As a journalist, he became known for his wit and political satire. [1] The Gazette often supported the Federalists. [3] He was also affiliated with the publications the Microcosm, the Express, and the Republican Herald. [3]
Danforth was an ardent supporter of President Andrew Jackson, who appointed him Collector of Customs in Providence from 1829 until his retirement in 1841. [3] Danforth left retirement in 1853 to become mayor for a single term, and after that he was elected to a single term in the General Assembly. [3]
Danforth was also a historian and lecturer on the history of Providence. [1] He also led the Providence Association of Mechanics and Manufacturers, which is now known as the Board of Trade and Chamber of Commerce. [1]
Danforth died at his home in Providence August 11, 1861 [2] and was buried at Swan Point Cemetery.