1st Lieut. Rowland G. Hill, of Margaretville [Delaware Co., NY] and nephew of Henry Hill of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], gave his life for his country, last week in China. Lieut. Hill, who was an air navigator, was under the command of Brig. Gen. Claire Chennault. He was struck in the lower abdomen by a machine gun bullet while his plane was in a fierce battle. In spite of his serious wound, he navigated the plane back to its distant base and died a short while later in a hospital. "It was one of the most magnificent feats of courage I've ever seen," the pilot said. Only 21, he was one of the youngest and most popular members of his squadron. On Dec. 6, he was awarded a Silver Star for distinguished service, and at that time was promoted to First Lieutenant. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rowland G. Hill, of Margaretville; a sister, Mrs. Clement Wolff, of Middleburg, and a brother, Guy Hill, of Schenectady; also an uncle, G. Wayland Guy, of Afton. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 2, 1943]
Mrs. Druscilla Cook, beloved wife of Claude E. Cook, passed away in the Hamot Hospital, Erie, Pa., on Nov. 7, 1942. Mrs. Cook, who was 53 years of age, had been in failing health for some time and gradually grew worse. Body was placed in the vault at Girard, Pa., and burial will be at Bainbridge in the Spring. In addition to her husband, the deceased is survived by a brother, Clayton Ferguson, of Hamilton. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 7, 1943]
Dr. Wilson Edward Tanner, rector of Trinity Memorial Church, Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], and the former rector of St. Peter's Church, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], died suddenly Monday afternoon. His age was 63. Dr. Tanner suffered a heart attack three weeks ago while alone in his parish house. His health seemed somewhat improved until the fatal attack on Monday. His death was attributed to coronary thrombosis. His first parish was in Bainbridge where he remained from 1903 to 1907. In 1908, he answered a call to St. Andrews Church, New Berlin, remaining there until 1918 when he accepted a call to Trinity Church. The clergyman had served 25 years as rector of Trinity Memorial Church. During those years he also served as dean of convocation and examining chaplain of the diocese. For many years and until his death, Dr. Tanner was a member of the standing committee of the Episcopal diocese of Central New York, one of the most important and most powerful committees in the diocese. One of the most influential rectors in the Southern Tier, Dr. Tanner was mentioned prominently and received votes for the position as bishop of the diocese several years ago. he was honored by Syracuse University about 15 years ago when he was awarded the degree of doctor of divinity from that institution. During his service in Binghamton, Dr. Tanner gave time and effort to social service in the Y.M.C.A. and had received the 32nd degree in the Free and Accepted Masons. He also was a past president of Binghamton Rotary Club, serving during the term of 1931-32. At the time of this death he was vice-president of the board of trustees of the House of Good Shepherd in Binghamton and a member of The Binghamton Club. The clergyman was born Aug. 18, 1879, the only child of the Rev. Edwin Lee Tanner and Anna (Wilson) Tanner. His father, a native of Richmond, Va. died in 1905 and his mother, originally from Ohio, died in 1892 when Dr. Tanner was 11 years old. Dr. Tanner received his early education at the Roman Catholic Brothers School, St. Xavier, in Cincinnati, Ohio, and at public schools in Richmond. He went to Richmond College and was graduated from St. Andrews' Divinity School in Syracuse. Dr. Tanner was ordained a deacon in 1902 and a year later was made a priest. In 1907 Dr. Tanner married Sara Elizabeth Harper of Harpursville. Mrs. Tanner died after the clergyman was called to Binghamton. They had one child, Robert Edward Tanner, who was born in 1916. Dr. Tanner is survived by his son, who is serving in the U.S. Army. Funeral services will be announced later. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 21, 1943]
Mrs. Mamie Pearsall Judson, of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY[, wife of the late J. B. Judson, died at her rooming place Thursday morning Jan. 21. The funeral service was held at the Joyce Funeral Home on Saturday afternoon, with interment in Evergreen Hill Cemetery, Unadilla. the deceased was born in Coventryville[Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 25, 1871, the daughter of Frank C. and Frances Minor Pearsall. In childhood she attended the local school at Coventryville, later attended the Oxford Academy and completed her education with a course in music at Binghamton. For a number of years she gave piano lessons within a convenient radius of the family home and in 1904, went to Turner Center, Me., as a teacher. In 1908 she was united in marriage at the home of her parents, to J.R. Judson, of Unadilla, where he was employed in the jewelry business. Mrs. Judson united with the First congregational Church of Coventryville in 1887 and faithfully served there, giving of her musical talent in the Sunday School, Christian Endeavor and for some time in the capacity of church organist. Down through life's years she continued with interest--and giving to her church with her talent. She was a member of the Federated Church and the Rebekah Lodge of Unadilla. The esteem in which she was held by her associates and friends was shown by the large attendance at the funeral service and the beautiful floral tributes. Relatives left to mourn the loss of this dear one are one aunt, Mrs. Kate Minor, of Norwich; and Mrs. W.L. Lee, of Coventryville; Mrs. Leland Christian, of West Bainbridge; Frank Minor, of Cicero; Miss Isabelle Hathaway, of Binghamton; Miss Catherin Hathaway, of Deposit; Miss Fannie Hathaway, of Hancock; and Arthur Hathaway, in the State of Ohio; also several other cousins farther removed. Many friends, both in Unadilla and Coventryville, will cherish the memory of her who has been called to that "Upper Sanctuary." [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 28, 1943]
Mrs. Kermit Nichols, of Bainbridge, has received word that her brother, Sgt. Gustave Rohr, 22, of the U.S. Army, was killed in action in the South Pacific, Jan. 8, 1943. The sad information was relayed by the War Department ot Sgt. Rohr's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rohr, in New Cannan, Conn. The sympathies of all are extended to Mrs. Nichols in her loss. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 28, 1943]
Mrs. Druscilla Cook, beloved wife of Claude E. Cook, passed away in the Hamot Hospital, Erie, Pa., on Nov. 7, 1942. Mrs. Cook, who was 53 years of age, had been in failing health for some time and gradually grew worse. Body was placed in the vault at Girard, Pa., and burial will be at Bainbridge in the Spring. In addition to her husband, the deceased is survived by a brother, Clayton Ferguson, of Hamilton. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 7, 1943]
Dr. Wilson Edward Tanner, rector of Trinity Memorial Church, Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], and the former rector of St. Peter's Church, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], died suddenly Monday afternoon. His age was 63. Dr. Tanner suffered a heart attack three weeks ago while alone in his parish house. His health seemed somewhat improved until the fatal attack on Monday. His death was attributed to coronary thrombosis. His first parish was in Bainbridge where he remained from 1903 to 1907. In 1908, he answered a call to St. Andrews Church, New Berlin, remaining there until 1918 when he accepted a call to Trinity Church. The clergyman had served 25 years as rector of Trinity Memorial Church. During those years he also served as dean of convocation and examining chaplain of the diocese. For many years and until his death, Dr. Tanner was a member of the standing committee of the Episcopal diocese of Central New York, one of the most important and most powerful committees in the diocese. One of the most influential rectors in the Southern Tier, Dr. Tanner was mentioned prominently and received votes for the position as bishop of the diocese several years ago. he was honored by Syracuse University about 15 years ago when he was awarded the degree of doctor of divinity from that institution. During his service in Binghamton, Dr. Tanner gave time and effort to social service in the Y.M.C.A. and had received the 32nd degree in the Free and Accepted Masons. He also was a past president of Binghamton Rotary Club, serving during the term of 1931-32. At the time of this death he was vice-president of the board of trustees of the House of Good Shepherd in Binghamton and a member of The Binghamton Club. The clergyman was born Aug. 18, 1879, the only child of the Rev. Edwin Lee Tanner and Anna (Wilson) Tanner. His father, a native of Richmond, Va. died in 1905 and his mother, originally from Ohio, died in 1892 when Dr. Tanner was 11 years old. Dr. Tanner received his early education at the Roman Catholic Brothers School, St. Xavier, in Cincinnati, Ohio, and at public schools in Richmond. He went to Richmond College and was graduated from St. Andrews' Divinity School in Syracuse. Dr. Tanner was ordained a deacon in 1902 and a year later was made a priest. In 1907 Dr. Tanner married Sara Elizabeth Harper of Harpursville. Mrs. Tanner died after the clergyman was called to Binghamton. They had one child, Robert Edward Tanner, who was born in 1916. Dr. Tanner is survived by his son, who is serving in the U.S. Army. Funeral services will be announced later. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 21, 1943]
Mrs. Mamie Pearsall Judson, of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY[, wife of the late J. B. Judson, died at her rooming place Thursday morning Jan. 21. The funeral service was held at the Joyce Funeral Home on Saturday afternoon, with interment in Evergreen Hill Cemetery, Unadilla. the deceased was born in Coventryville[Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 25, 1871, the daughter of Frank C. and Frances Minor Pearsall. In childhood she attended the local school at Coventryville, later attended the Oxford Academy and completed her education with a course in music at Binghamton. For a number of years she gave piano lessons within a convenient radius of the family home and in 1904, went to Turner Center, Me., as a teacher. In 1908 she was united in marriage at the home of her parents, to J.R. Judson, of Unadilla, where he was employed in the jewelry business. Mrs. Judson united with the First congregational Church of Coventryville in 1887 and faithfully served there, giving of her musical talent in the Sunday School, Christian Endeavor and for some time in the capacity of church organist. Down through life's years she continued with interest--and giving to her church with her talent. She was a member of the Federated Church and the Rebekah Lodge of Unadilla. The esteem in which she was held by her associates and friends was shown by the large attendance at the funeral service and the beautiful floral tributes. Relatives left to mourn the loss of this dear one are one aunt, Mrs. Kate Minor, of Norwich; and Mrs. W.L. Lee, of Coventryville; Mrs. Leland Christian, of West Bainbridge; Frank Minor, of Cicero; Miss Isabelle Hathaway, of Binghamton; Miss Catherin Hathaway, of Deposit; Miss Fannie Hathaway, of Hancock; and Arthur Hathaway, in the State of Ohio; also several other cousins farther removed. Many friends, both in Unadilla and Coventryville, will cherish the memory of her who has been called to that "Upper Sanctuary." [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 28, 1943]
Mrs. Kermit Nichols, of Bainbridge, has received word that her brother, Sgt. Gustave Rohr, 22, of the U.S. Army, was killed in action in the South Pacific, Jan. 8, 1943. The sad information was relayed by the War Department ot Sgt. Rohr's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rohr, in New Cannan, Conn. The sympathies of all are extended to Mrs. Nichols in her loss. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 28, 1943]
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