Background
Abberley, John J. was born on December 16, 1916 in Brooklyn. Son of Lester Stokes and Mary Abigail (Lyon) Abberley.
Abberley, John J. was born on December 16, 1916 in Brooklyn. Son of Lester Stokes and Mary Abigail (Lyon) Abberley.
Williams College (Bachelor of Arts, 1939). University of Virginia Law School (Juris Doctor, 1942).
With, Abberley Kooiman, New York City, 1946-1992; partner, Abberley Kooiman, New York City, since 1992. Special assistant to director Office Economics Affairs, Paris, Foreign Operations Administration, 1953-1954.
Director Netherland-American Foundation. Trustee Suffield (Connecticut) Academy. President Clinton Hall Association Served as lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1946, European Theatre of Operations.
Member International Law Association (secretary, treasurer American branch), American Bar Association, Association Bar City New York, Delta Kappa Epsilon, Phi Delta Phi.
Married Mary Anna John. Children– Lester Stokes II, Georgine M., Frederick C.