Background
Clifford, Leon Albert was born on March 6, 1919 in Sherrill, New York, United States. Son of Cloyse Leon and Kathleen Mabel (Knefley) Clifford.
Clifford, Leon Albert was born on March 6, 1919 in Sherrill, New York, United States. Son of Cloyse Leon and Kathleen Mabel (Knefley) Clifford.
Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Colgate University, 1941. Attended Air War College, 1979. m. Mary East. Schneck, June 1, 1946.
President, Clifford Realty, Incorporated., Rome, New York, 1955-1982, Clifford Appraisers and Consultant, Rome, 1963, Clifford Rental Management, Incorporated., Rome, 1971-1982, Hudson-Mohawk Development Corporation, Rome, 1971. Vice president Rome Industrial Corporation, 1975-1986. President, Rome United Way, 1965;vice chairman building fund Rome Young Men's Christian Association, 1970.
Chairman military affairs committee Griffiss Air Force Base, New York, 1977.
Trustee Mitchell College, New London, Connecticut, 1976-1994.
Trustee Mitchell College, New London, Connecticut, 1976—1994. Member of Colgate University Alumni Corporation (board directors 1990-1994, Colgate Maroon Citation award 1991), New York State Association Real Estate Brokers, Rome Board Realtors (past president), New York Real Estate Board (director legislation committee 1972-1990), Rome Area Chamber of Commerce (president 1979-1980), New York Society Real Estate Appraisers 1985-1986, Society Real Estate Appraisers (vice governor 1977-1978, instructor), Rotary Club (president Rome chapter 1966, Paul Harris fellowship 1979), Teugega Country Club, Rome Club, The Vineyards Country Club.
Married Mary E. Schneck, June 1, 1946. Children: Charles Lewis, Thomas Arthur.