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Roerer Dawson YELVERTON Edit Profile

Background

YELVERTON, Roerer Dawson Son of Roger and Barbara Yelverton Dawson.

Education

Rugby; Oxford University.

Career

Barrister-at-law; went South-Eastern Circuit. Foreign ten years Deputy Judge of West London County Courts. Chancellor and Chief Justice of Bahamas, 1890-1895.

Chairman of League of Criminal Appeal.

Agitated since 1888 successfully for a Court of Criminal Appeal. Was instrumental in procuring the release of Mr.

Beck, Mr. Edalji, and other innocent persons.

Membership

Club: Constitutional.

Interests

  • Fishing.

Connections

Father:
Roger

Mother:
Barbara Yelverton Dawson