[1] She was the first daughter born to schoolteacher Susan Marcia Bennett Oakes, who would inspire her to create Moeder en dochter.

[2] After graduating from Berwick Academy, she took painting lessons from Charles Herbert Woodbury, whom she later married in 1890.

[4] While living in Holland, Woodbury painted everyday scenes of Dutch children and their lifestyles.

"[5] While journeying through Europe, Woodbury picked up the Dutch language so she could "develop personal relationships with her models, their families, and the local community.

[7] After her death, 40 of Woodbury's drawings and water colors and oil paintings were put on display at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.