Woodville (Ontario County, NY)

Notable Births & Deaths for Woodville ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Woodville. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

Francis Bellamy (Author who wrote the 'Pledge of Allegiance')
- Full name: Francis Julius Bellamy
- He was born in Mount Morris (NY) on May 18, 1855 (a Friday) and died in Tampa (FL) on August 28, 1931 (a Friday).
- Mount Morris is located in Livingston County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Woodville (which is located in Ontario County).
- Tampa is located in Hillsborough County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Rome Cemetery, which is located in Oneida County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Francis Bellamy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rome Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rome Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Woodville to Rome Cemetery
Glenn Hammond Curtiss (Aviation pioneer)
- He was born in Hammondsport (NY) on May 21, 1878 (a Tuesday) and died in Buffalo (NY) on July 23, 1930 (a Wednesday).
- Hammondsport is located in Steuben County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Woodville (which is located in Ontario County).
- Buffalo is located in Erie County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south southeast of Woodville. The cemetery is located in Steuben County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Glenn Hammond Curtiss<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pleasant Valley Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pleasant Valley Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Woodville to Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Gilbert Emery (Actor)
- Born: Gilbert Emery Bensley Pottle
- He was born in Naples (NY) on June 11, 1875 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 27, 1945 (a Saturday).
- Naples is located nearby and to the southwest of Woodville.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Rose Ridge Cemetery, located nearby and to the southwest of Woodville.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gilbert Emery<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Ridge Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Ridge Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Woodville to Rose Ridge Cemetery
Frank Kelly Freas (Illustrator)
- He was born in Hornell (NY) on August 27, 1922 (a Sunday) and died in West Hills (CA) on January 2, 2005 (a Sunday).
- Hornell is located in Steuben County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Woodville (which is located in Ontario County).
- West Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Oakwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Kelly Freas<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Woodville to Oakwood Memorial Park
Philip Seymour Hoffman (Oscar winning actor, producer, director)
- He was born in Fairport (NY) on July 23, 1967 (a Sunday) and died in New York (NY) on February 2, 2014 (a Sunday).
- Fairport is located in Monroe County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Woodville (which is located in Ontario County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 46.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Philip Seymour Hoffman<1>
Lynn Bogue Hunt (Artist)
- He was born in Honeoye Falls (NY) on May 11, 1877 (a Friday) and died in Williston Park (NY) on October 12, 1960 (a Wednesday).
- Honeoye Falls is located in Monroe County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Woodville (which is located in Ontario County).
- Williston Park is located in Nassau County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lynn Bogue Hunt<1>
Coates Kinney (Poet)
- He was born in Penn Yan (NY) on November 24, 1826 (a Friday) and died in Cincinnati (OH) on January 25, 1904 (a Monday).
- Penn Yan is located in Yates County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the east of Woodville (which is located in Ontario County).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Miami Cemetery, which is located in Warren County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Coates Kinney<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Miami Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Miami Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Woodville to Miami Cemetery
Howie Krist (Professional baseball)
- He was born in West Henrietta (NY) on February 28, 1916 (a Monday) and died in Buffalo (NY) on April 23, 1989 (a Sunday).
- West Henrietta is located in Monroe County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Woodville (which is located in Ontario County).
- Buffalo is located in Erie County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Delavan Cemetery, which is located in Cattaraugus County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Howie Krist<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Delavan Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Delavan Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Woodville to Delavan Cemetery
Anna Caroline Maxwell (Medical pioneer)
- She was born in Bristol (NY) on March 14, 1851 (a Friday) and died in New York (NY) on January 2, 1929 (a Wednesday).
- Bristol is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of Woodville. Both communities are located in Ontario County.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 77.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anna Caroline Maxwell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Woodville to Arlington National Cemetery
John Wesley Powell (Explorer)
- He was born in Mount Morris (NY) on March 24, 1834 (a Monday) and died in Haven (ME) on September 23, 1902 (a Tuesday).
- Mount Morris is located in Livingston County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Woodville (which is located in Ontario County).
- Haven is located in Hancock County, Maine.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Wesley Powell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Woodville to Arlington National Cemetery
Harold 'Hal' Rosson (Cinematographer)
- He was born in Geneseo (NY) on April 6, 1895 (a Saturday) and died in Palm Beach (FL) on September 6, 1988 (a Tuesday).
- Geneseo is located in Livingston County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Woodville (which is located in Ontario County).
- Palm Beach is located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harold 'Hal' Rosson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Woodville to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Caroline Maria Seymour Severance (Social reformer, suffragette)
- She was born in Canandaigua (NY) on January 12, 1820 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 10, 1914 (a Tuesday).
- Canandaigua is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Woodville. Both communities are located in Ontario County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 94.
- She is buried at Angelus Rosedale Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Caroline Maria Seymour Severance<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Angelus Rosedale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Angelus Rosedale Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Woodville to Angelus Rosedale Cemetery
Mabel Smaney (Actress)
- Born: Mabel Gilford
- She was born in Canandaigua (NY) on February 23, 1902 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 12, 1979 (a Monday).
- Canandaigua is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Woodville. Both communities are located in Ontario County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 77.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mabel Smaney<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Woodville to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Elmer Fowler Stone (Aviation pioneer)
- He was born in Livonia (NY) on January 22, 1887 (a Saturday) and died in San Diego (CA) on May 20, 1936 (a Wednesday).
- Livonia is located in Livingston County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Woodville (which is located in Ontario County).
- San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elmer Fowler Stone<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Woodville to Arlington National Cemetery

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.