WHIPPLE, Henry Benjamin, P. E. bishop, born in Adams, Jefferson County, New York, 15 February, 1822. He prepared for college, but, on account of feeble health, turned his attention to mercantile pursuits, and took an active interest in politics for several years. Upon deciding to study for the ministry. He followed a theological course under Dr. William D. Wilson, who was afterward professor in Cornell university, he was ordered deacon in Trinity church, Geneva, New York, 17 August, 1849, and ordained priest in Christ church, Sackett's Harbor, New York. 16 July, 1850, both by Bishop De Lancey. In the same year he became rector of Zion church, Rome, New York, where he remained seven years. In the spring of 1857 he removed to Chicago, Illinois, and assumed the rectorship of the Church of the Holy Communion in that city. This position he held until his election to the episcopate. He was consecrated the first bishop of Minnesota in St. James's church, Richmond, Virginia, 13 October, 1859. In 1860 he took an active part in organizing the Sea-bury mission, out of which has grown Seabury divinity-school ; St. Mary's Hall, a school for girls ; and Shattuck school for boys--all at Faribault, Minnesota. Having many Indians within his jurisdiction and in the neighboring territories, he has devoted his energies largely to their improvement, education, and evangelization. He is known among the tribes as "Straight Tongue." He is one of the original members of the Peabody education fund For many years he has been a recognized authority on all questions relating to the vexed Indian problem, and he is often consulted by the United States government in such matters. He is a member of the government commission for the consolidation of Indian tribes that are capable of civilization, and has been able to do much in this direction. In northern Minnesota 1,500 Christian Chippewa Indians are gathered on White Earth reservation engaged in agriculture and cattle-raising. He attended the third Pan-Anglican council at Lambeth palace in 1888, and took part in the funeral services of Bishop Harris, of Michigan, in Westminster abbey. One of the principal buildings in Faribault college is called Whipple Hall in his honor. Racine gave him the degree of D. D. in 1859. He has written much for the press and periodicals on the Indian question, and has also published sermons, addresses, and charges.