Background
Chandler, Porter Ralph was born on May 11, 1899 in Buffalo. Son of Porter and Mary (Wadsworth) Chandler.
Chandler, Porter Ralph was born on May 11, 1899 in Buffalo. Son of Porter and Mary (Wadsworth) Chandler.
Graduated from St. Mark’s School, 1917. Bachelor of Arts, Harvard, 1920. Bachelor of Arts, University of Oxford, 1923, Bachelor of Civil Law, 1924, Master of Arts, 1950.
Doctor of Laws, St. John’s U., 1952, Manhattan College, 1956.
October 1958); children—Joseph, Mistress Judith Chandler Houston, David, Mistress Mary Chandler Jackson. Admitted to New York State bar, 1924. Special assistant to attorney general United States, 1924-1926.
Assistant United State Attorneys Southern District New York, 1926-1928. With law firm Davis Polk & Wardwell, New York City, 1929-1970, partner, 1938-1970.
Member of the board higher education, New York City, 1952-1970, chairman, 1966-1969. Served as private United States Army, 1918. Member Association Bar City New York, American Bar assosiation, New York County Lawyers Association, Guild of Catholic Lawyers (past president).
Married Gabrielle Chanler, July 8, 1924 (deceased. Children: Joseph, Mistress Judith Chandler Houston, David, Mistress Mary Chandler Jackson.