SHIPMAN, George Elias, physician, born in New York city, 4 March, 1820. He entered Middlebury college in 1832, was graduated at the University of New York in 1839, and four years latex" completed his studies at the New York college of physicians and surgeons. In 1846 he removed to Chicago, where he soon had a large and lucrative practice. In 1848 he founded the "Northwestern Journal of Homoeopathy," and was its successful editor four years. Since that (late he has contributed many articles to medical journals, and in 1865 he became editor of the "United States Medical and Surgical Journal," and the next year published "The Homeopathic Guide." In 1871 he conceived the idea of establishing a home for foundlings; or, as he firmly believes and declares, he founded the home in obedience to the expressed desire of God. With 877.38 in hand he opened it, 30 January, 1871, trusting in the Lord to furnish the needed funds as wanted. On 9 May, 1874, possession was taken of a new building that cost $40,837. To this an addition was made in 1883-'4, making the aggregate cost of buildings $88,690. During the first thirteen years 4,978 children were received, of which 889 were given away, and 1,097 were restored to their parents. No state or municipal aid has ever been contributed to the support of the home, nor has Dr. Shipman ever asked for any assistance.