Reuben Shemitz
Reuben Shemitz | |
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Reuben Shemitz in December 1948 | |
| Born | Reuben Shemitz February 27, 1894 New York, New York |
| Died | March 15, 1970 (aged 76) Brooklyn, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Reuben Bob Shemitz, Reuben B. Shemitz, Reuben J. Shemitz, Reuben Benjamin Shemitz, Rubin Shemitz |
| Education | Yale University's Sheffield Scientific School |
| Alma mater | New York University Law School |
| Occupation(s) | Labor and real estate lawyer |
| Years active | 1924–1959 |
| Employer | Self |
| Known for | Witness in Hiss-Chambers Case |
| Spouse(s) | Cecelia Essenfeld, Alice |
| Children | Lois, Harry |
| Parent(s) | Rose Thorner, Benjamin Shemitz |
| Relatives | Esther Shemitz (sister), Nathan Levine (nephew), Sylvan Shemitz (nephew) |
Reuben B. Shemitz or Reuben Bob Shemitz (1894–1970) was an American attorney, older brother of Esther Shemitz, and brother-in-law of Whittaker Chambers: he testified during the Hiss Case.