1. | WOODLEY, Frank Ellis Dr. was born in Nov 1874 in Hughesville, Lycoming County, PA (son of WOODLEY, George and Rosa B); died on 21 Mar 1947 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Notes:
Niagara Gazette - 3/22/1947
Dr. Frank E. Woodley, 421 Walnut
avenue, prominent Niagara
Falls dentist and a former sports
leader here who practiced his profession
in this city for more than
40 years, died last night at Mt.
St. Mary's hospital after a prolonged
illness.
One of the most widely known
dental surgeons ° in this area. Dr.
Woodley was past president of the
Niagara Falls Dental association
and at one time headed the Eighth
Judicial District Dental society.
A star football player in his college
days, Dr. Woodley continued
his Interest in the game after
coming here and was Instrumental
in popularizing the game . locally.
He aided in the, organization of the
first regular football team at Niagara
university and served as its
first coach. He also coached one
of the early Niagara Falls high
school teams.
Dr. Woodley was active in Masonic
circles and was a member
of Niagara River Lodge, F and AM
and a Shriner. He was a member
of the Niagara Falls Country club
and the Niagara club.
Born , in Hughesville, Pa., Dr.
Woodley was educated at Susquehanna
college and the University
of Pennsylvania Dental school,
coming to Niagara Falls in 1901 to
begin the practice of his profession.
At both Institutions Dr. Woodley
was a star performer on the foot*
ball field in many Ivy league games.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs.
Harriet Maddever Woodley, and one
son, Frank E. Woodley, Jr.
Funeral services wfll be held Monday
at 2 p. m. at the Woodley home
with the Rev. Blake B. Hammond,
rector of St. Peter's Episcopal
church, officiating. Interment will
be In Rlverdale cemetery.
Frank married MADDEVER, Harriet L on 19 Sep 1908 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Harriet (daughter of MADDEVER, J F) was born on 11 Sep 1881; died on 9 Jan 1967 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Notes:
Niagara Gazette - 8/31/1908
The engagement of Dr, Frank E.
Woodley and Miss Harriet L. Maddever,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. F.
Maddever of No. 555 Tenth street, Is
announced, the wedding to take place
early In the coming month.
ALSO
Niagara Gazette - 9/21/1908
The Woodley-Maddever wedding festivities
on Saturday evening ended with
a happy demonstration at the departure
of the bridal couple. A number of the
friends of Dr. Woodley and Miss Maddever
accompanied them to the station
and gave them a royal send-off, confetti
and the usual omens of good luck
being showered upon them. Dr. and
Mrs. Woodley will return from their,
honeymoon in about two weeks and will
take up their residence on Third street
in connection with Dr- Woodley's offices.
Among the out-of-town guests at the
wedding were Mrs. Emma Davidge, of
Hughesvllle, Pa., sister of the groom,
and the Misses Lilly and Ella Van
Wagnen, of Falrport, N. Y.
Children:
- WOODLEY, Frank Ellis was born on 11 Mar 1922; died on 5 Jun 2005 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY.
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