Robert Walters

Robert Walters (born before 1685 – died 1733) was the mayor of New York City from 1720 to 1725.

Early life Walters was likely born in Plymouth, England, and emigrated to British America, where he was a resident of New York City by 1685.

Personal life On February 4, 1685, he married Catherine Leisler (b. November 8, 1665), daughter of Jacob Leisler.

Elizabeth Walter (born 1685), who married Johannes Wendell. Maria Walter (1689–1764), who first married Arent Schuyler. After his death, she married Archibald Kennedy (1685–1763) and became the mother of Archibald Kennedy, who later became the 11th Earl of Cassilis. Jacob Walter, who married Elizabeth Oliver. Sara Walter, who married John Schuyler.

Walters died in 1733 in New York City and was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery.