On July 21, 2009, Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. issued a press release in which it disclosed unaudited financial information related to second quarter 2009 consolidated earnings. A copy of the press release relating to such announcement, dated July 21, 2009, is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Pursuant to General Instructions B.2 of Form 8-K, this information shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

  (c) Exhibits.

      Exhibit No.       Exhibit

      99.1              Press Release dated July 21, 2009*

*Filed herewith