Dr. McFadden inherited from these sturdy ancestors mental and physical qualities of a high order. He was educated at the high school in his native town, at the Hollidaysburg Academy, at Shortlidge's Academy in Media, Pa., and at Lafayette College at Easton, Pa. After leaving the last named institution he entered upon the study of medicine with Dr. David St. John, of Hackensack, N. J., and subsequently became a student at Bellevue Hospital Medical College in New York City, from which he was graduated with the degree of M.D. in March, 1889. For four years thereafter he was associated with Dr. St. John in the practice of his profession. On May 1, 1893, he established himself in practice, locating at 281 Main Street, Hackensack, and has since devoted himself to professional work.

He has served as County Physician for six years, as physician to the New Barbadoes Township and Riverside Borough Health Boards, as visiting physician and surgeon to the Hackensack Hospital, and as United States Go' ernme_it Examining Surgeon. He is a member of the Lafayette College Alumni Association, a member of the Bellevue Hospital Medical College Alumni Association, ex-President of the Bergen County Medical Society, and a member of the New Jersey State Medical Association, of the American Medical Association, of the North Jersey Country Club, of the Hackensack Golf Club, of the Oritani Club, of the Hackensack Dramatic Association, and of the Wheelmen's Club. He is the author of medical papers on "Electrolysis in the Treatment of Strictures," "Malarial Poisoning as a Cause for Infantile Paralysis," "Cause and Treatment of Rheumatism," and other important subjects. In his professional work he has achieved a high standing and is well known for his ability and skill. He is a public spirited citizen, actively interested in local affairs, and thoroughly identified with Hackensack and Bergen County.