Woodman, Henry S.

Description

Early Life

Henry Staunton Woodman was born on July 31, 1888, in Waltham, Vermont, the son of William Dana Woodman and Anna Cleora Labor. He was raised in Vermont and educated in local schools before pursuing higher education, graduating from Yale University in 1915. His early life reflects a combination of rural upbringing and academic achievement, preparing him for a professional career in publishing and advertising.

By the time of the First World War, Woodman had established ties to Rye, New York, where he would later reside on Elmwood Avenue. His background placed him among a class of educated men who entered military service with the potential for leadership and technical roles.

World War I Service

Henry S. Woodman entered military service on June 18, 1918, when he was inducted into the United States Army in Westchester County, New York. He was assigned to the 152nd Depot Brigade, a unit responsible for receiving, training, and organizing soldiers for deployment during the war.

Woodman was selected for officer training and attended the Field Artillery Central Officers Training School at Camp Zachary Taylor, Kentucky, reflecting his educational background and leadership potential. Officer training schools played a critical role in preparing new leaders for service within the rapidly expanding American Expeditionary Forces.

Despite this preparation, Woodman’s service remained stateside, and there is no record of overseas deployment or combat engagement. He was honorably discharged on November 12, 1918, just one day after the Armistice, as the Army began the process of demobilization.

Life After Service

Following his military service, Woodman married Cecil Cornwall Woodman in 1919, and the couple raised a family that included four daughters. He pursued a successful career in publishing and advertising, serving as advertising manager for several prominent publications, including Parents Magazine and related titles.

In addition to his professional work, Woodman was deeply involved in music and community life, serving as an organist for several churches and participating in organizations such as the Acoustical Society of America and the Music Institute of London.

Henry Staunton Woodman died on June 26, 1964, in Ridgewood, New Jersey, at the age of seventy-five.

At the time of his death, he was survived by his wife, Cecil Woodman; and his daughters, including Mrs. Stowe Shoemaker, Mrs. Cecil Thompson, Mrs. Jonathan Czar, and Mrs. Thomas Riggin.

He was buried in Rye, New York, maintaining his lasting connection to the community.