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.

[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] Rodman died at his home in Providence on December 11, 1868[2] and was buried at Swan Point Cemetery.