William Brooke Rawle

Biography

William Brooke Rawle, born in 1843, upheld a distinguished tradition in the law, providing counsel with a blend of clarity and moral purpose. Colleagues admired his respectful temperament and his dedication to fair practice as he advised clients and colleagues in the Philadelphia bar.

He lent his experience to civic boards and charitable institutions, helping to promote justice and educational opportunity for succeeding generations. He is remembered as an honorable advocate whose influence endures through the legal institutions he served, resting in peace at Laurel Hill Cemetery.