Walter R. Danforth
| Walter R. Danforth | |
|---|---|
| Engraving | |
| 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 (aged 74) Providence, Rhode Island, US | 
| Resting place | Swan Point Cemetery | 
| Political party | Democrat | 
| 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.