| 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., U.S. |
| Died | July 28, 1982 |
| Resting place | Arlington Cemetery, Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Occupation | Insurance broker |
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.
Early life
Clendening was born in Washington, D.C., and attended public schools in Upper Darby Township, 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.
Career
Clendening was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for Delaware County and served from 1949 to 1952.
He is interred at the Arlington Cemetery in the Drexel Hill section of Upper Darby.
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.
- 1914 births
- 1982 deaths
- United States Army personnel of World War II
- Burials at Arlington Cemetery (Pennsylvania)
- Republican Party members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- People from Upper Darby Township, Pennsylvania
- Politicians from Washington, D.C.
- University of Pennsylvania alumni
- 20th-century members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly