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Sam S Clevenson 1917 - 2008

Sam Solomon Clevenson of Schenectady, Schenectady County, NY was born on August 1, 1917 in Laconia, Belknap County, New Hampshire United States, and died at age 90 years old on July 25, 2008 in Schenectady, Schenectady County, NY. Sam Clevenson was buried at Congregation Agudat Achim 2117 Union St, in Schenectady.

Sam Solomon Clevenson
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Schenectady, Schenectady County, NY 12309
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August 1, 1917
Laconia, Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States
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  • Introduction

    Samuel Solomon Clevenson was born on August 1, 1917 in Laconia, New Hampshire to parents Harry and Sadie Clevenson. He had an older sister Dora, and younger siblings Henry, Diana, Sherman, and Helene Clevenson. He enlisted on December 17, 1941 in Hartford Connecticut and served in the US Air Force. After returning from the war, Sam worked at newspapers including the "Syracuse Herald-Journal" and the "Boston Traveler". In 1962, Sam and his family moved to Schenectady as he worked for "The Union-Star". This is where he became actively involved in the local Jewish community and a few years later on September 23, 1965, "The Jewish World" debuted. Samuel Clevenson was the founder and publisher of "The Jewish World" newspaper. He married Pearl Groopman in 1952 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
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    August 1, 1917
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    Laconia, Belknap County, New Hampshire United States
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    He was white. His father was from Poland and his mother from Russia, both immigrating to the United States.

  • Nationality & Locations

    Sam was born and raised in Laconia, Belknap, New Hampshire, USA. He moved to Schenectady, NY in the 1960's and lived there until his death.

  • Early Life & Education

    He was a high school graduate and also completed 1 or more years of college.

  • Religious Beliefs

    Sam was Jewish and highly involved in the Jewish community.

  • Military Service

    Samuel Clevenson enlisted on December 17, 1941 in Hartford Connecticut (Military serial#: 11033741). He was part of the Air Corps and his terms of enlistment were, "Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law".

  • Professional Career

    Samuel Clevenson was the founder and publisher of "The Jewish World" newspaper. Sam began his career in the newspaper industry in 1931, covering sports as a high school freshman in Laconia, New Hampshire. He worked numerous reporting and editing jobs throughout New England before he joined the Air Force in 1941.After returning from the war, Sam worked at newspapers including the "Syracuse Herald-Journal" and the "Boston Traveler". In 1962, Sam and his family moved to Schenectady as he worked for "The Union-Star". This is where he became actively involved in the local Jewish community and a few years later on September 23, 1965, "The Jewish World" debuted. Sam served as secretary of the Jewish Community Council before it combined with Albany to form the United Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York.

  • Personal Life & Family

    He has received the Israel Bonds Award and the Federation's top award for community service.
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    July 25, 2008
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  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Congregation Agudat Achim 2117 Union St, in Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York 12309, United States
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  • Obituary

    SCHENECTADY -- Sam S. Clevenson, founder and publisher of The Jewish World, died on Friday, July 25, 2008 at his residence. He began his newspaper career in 1931, covering sports as a high school freshman in Laconia, N.H. Reporting and editing jobs throughout New England followed before he joined the Air Force in 1941. Following the war, he worked at papers including the Syracuse Herald-Journal and the Boston Traveler. The Union-Star brought Mr. Clevenson, his wife, Pearl, and their children to Schenectady in 1962, where he became actively involved in the local Jewish community. On September 23, 1965, The Jewish World debuted. A former board member of Congregation Agudat Achim, Mr. Clevenson was secretary of the Jewish Community Council before it combined with Albany to form the United Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York. He has received the Israel Bonds Award and the Federation's top award for community service. He is survived by his wife, Pearl; son, daughter; brother, Sherman Clevenson of Newport News, Va. (2015), and sister, Diane Stone of Worcester, Mass (2017). Services at Congregation Agudat Achim, 2117 Union Street, Schenectady at a day and time to be announced. Interment will be in the Agudat Achim Cemetery in Rotterdam, N.Y. Memorial contributions in memory of Sam may be made to the Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center, 180 Washington Avenue Extension, Albany, NY 12203 or any other Jewish charity. Published in Albany Times Union on July 26, 2008
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In 1917, in the year that Sam S Clevenson was born, the U.S. Virgin Islands were purchased from Denmark in January. While they are U.S. citizens, Virgin Islanders are ineligible to vote for the President of the United States.
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In 1935, at the age of 18 years old, Sam was alive when the BOI's name (the Bureau of Investigation) was changed to the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) and it officially became a separate agency with the Department of Justice. J. Edgar Hoover, the Chief of the BOI, continued in his office and became the first Director of the FBI. The FBI's responsibility is to "detect and prosecute crimes against the United States".
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Clevenson, Julius (Jul 4, 1912 - Jan 12, 2003) Clevenson, Rebekah (Aug 24, 1917 - Oct 2, 2003) Clevenson, Gershon (Jan 12, 1911 - May 1979) Clevenson, Henry (Feb 9, 1919 - Aug 30, 2002) Clevenson, Harry (Apr 3, 1884 - Nov 1979)
Clevenson, Ruth (Dec 25, 1912 - Mar 1981) Clevenson, Sally (Mar 6, 1914 - Jul 15, 2004) Clevenson, Anna (Jul 19, 1918 - Apr 26, 2011) Clevenson, Pearl (Feb 12, 1918 - Feb 14, 2011) Clevenson, Elaine (Apr 16, 1927 - Feb 25, 2010)
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