Background
Rafferty, William Bernard was born on May 15, 1912 in Baltimore. Son of John Patrick and Dorothy Amalye (Hartje) Rafferty.
Rafferty, William Bernard was born on May 15, 1912 in Baltimore. Son of John Patrick and Dorothy Amalye (Hartje) Rafferty.
Baltimore City College and University of Maryland (Bachelor of Arts, with honors, 1934). University of Maryland (Bachelor of Laws, with honors, 1936). Lecturer on Public Utility Law, University of Baltimore Law School, 1951-1956.
Bar: Maryland. 1936, Supreme Court of the United States Court 1942. Partner Miles & Stockbridge (and predecessor firms), Baltimore, 1936-1941, partner, 1941-1992, of counsel, 1992-1994, retired, 1994. Board directors Fidelity Federal Savings and Loan Association, Henkel-Harris Company Incorporated., Rolling Road Realty Company, Baltimore, 1975.
Lecturer public utility law U. Baltimore Law School, 1951-1956.
President, Roland Park Civic League, 1954-1957.
President Roland Park Civic League, 1954—1957. Fellow: Maryland Bar Foundation. Member: Merchants, Wednesday Law Club (president 1953).
Married Elizabeth Catherine Henkel, December 26, 1938. Children: Patricia Carol Buchan, Susan Elizabeth Magri, Dorothy Lee Schultz.