William Blount Rodman

Background

Rodman, William Blount was born on February 19, 1862 in Tarboro, North Carolina, United States. Son of William Blount and Camilla H. (Croom) Rodman.

Education

Educated University of North Carolina through sophomore year.

Career

Studied law and practiced at Washington, North Carolina, 1884-1904, at Charlotte, North Carolina, since 1904. Division attorney Southern Railway Company, September 1, 1904-July 1, 1911. General solicitor, Norfolk Southern Railroad, 1911-1920, general counsel, 1920-1942.

Director Norfolk Southern Railroad Company, John L. Roper Lumber Company, National Bank of Commerce.

Retired from all activities, January 29, 1942. Mayor of Washington, North Carolina, 3 terms from 1897.

Elected code commissioner to revise statute laws of North Carolina, 1903. Served in National Guard of North Carolina, private to colonel, 1881-1894.

Achievements

• William Blount Rodman has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Clubs: Princess Ann, Virginia.

Connections

Married Addle Fulford, October 7, 1888 (deceased). Children: William Blount, Nathaniel F., Mistress Cammie C. Robinson, Mistress Hannah F. Curtis.