Robert J. Clendening
Robert J. Clendening (April 24, 1914 – July 28, 1982) was an American politician from Pennsylvania who served as a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for Delaware County from 1949 to 1952.
Robert J. Clendening | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the Delaware County district | |
| In office 1949–1952 | |
| Preceded by | Walter Francis Layer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 24, 1914 Washington, D.C. |
| Died | July 28, 1982 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Occupation | Insurance broker |
Early life
Clendening was born in Washington, D.C. and attended public schools in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a B.S. in 1937. He served in the United States Army 80th Infantry Division during World War II and was a Bronze Star Medal recipient.[1]
Career
Clendening was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for Delaware County and served from 1949 to 1952.[2][3]
Robert Clendening gravestone in Arlington Cemetery, Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania
He is interred at the Arlington Cemetery in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania.[4]
References
- "ROBERT J. CLENDENING". www.legis.state.pa.us. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
- "Pennsylvania House of Representative - 1949-1950" (PDF). www.staffweb.wilkes.edu. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
- "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1951-1952" (PDF). www.staffweb.wilkes.edu. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
- "Robert J. Clendening". www.findagrave.com. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
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