Background
Beresford, Raphael Henry was born on November 13, 1928 in Epworth, Iowa, United States. Son of Alfred Appleby and Marie Elizabeth (Nelson) Beresford.
Beresford, Raphael Henry was born on November 13, 1928 in Epworth, Iowa, United States. Son of Alfred Appleby and Marie Elizabeth (Nelson) Beresford.
Student, Loras College, 1949. Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, State University Iowa, 1952. Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1954.
With Exxon Corporation, various locations, since 1954. Executive vice president Exxon Corporation (Esso Europe), London, 1976-1978, vice president petroleum products New York City, since 1978. Trustee Exxon Education Foundation.
Trustee New Eyes for the Needy. Served with Army of the United States, 1946-1948. Member International Road Federation (director, executive committee), American Petroleum Institute Clubs: Baltusrol Golf, Short Hills, University, Harvard Business School.
Married Thelma Ann Taylor, August 13, 1955. Children: Jane Nelson, John Taylor (deceased).