Philanthropist. She was first the wife of Michael Simpson, a wealthy cotton manufacturer in Boston, Massachusetts who disappeared at sea in 1890 leaving his wife a widow at 30.
Around this time Evangeline became the companion of Rose Cleveland, sister of President Grover Cleveland. The two lived together for two years before Eve decided to end the relationship. Rose was hurt but encouraged Eve to find what made her happy.
In 1892 she was living in the Maitland, Florida area and regularly attending The Church of the Good Shepherd which was founded by the Rev. Henry Benjamin Whipple. Whipple would do sermons at the Church in the winter months and in the summer he would preach in Minnesota.
His followers were surprised when the 72 year old Reverend suddenly married the 36 year old Eve in 1896. Eve proved to be an excellent wife and gave large amounts of her personal fortune to projects Rev. Whipple created or supported. She remained loyal to him until his death in 1901.
In 1902 Eve left Minnesota and instructed her servant not to let anyone in her home until she returned. She never returned to the United States again. Eve moved to Bagni di Lucca, Italy and was joined in 1910 by former companion Rose Cleveland.
The two women spent the next eight years doing many philanthropic and civic causes. They founded an orphanage together and in recognition of the work they did for the city a street was named after Evangeline.
When Rose died in the Spanish Fever epidemic in 1918 Eve spent the next 12 years traveling in Europe and supporting causes she believed in. She was in the process of returning to Minnesota when she suddenly became ill in London and passed away in 1930.
Eve was buried next to Rose in the English Cemetery in Bagni di Lucca.
Around this time Evangeline became the companion of Rose Cleveland, sister of President Grover Cleveland. The two lived together for two years before Eve decided to end the relationship. Rose was hurt but encouraged Eve to find what made her happy.
In 1892 she was living in the Maitland, Florida area and regularly attending The Church of the Good Shepherd which was founded by the Rev. Henry Benjamin Whipple. Whipple would do sermons at the Church in the winter months and in the summer he would preach in Minnesota.
His followers were surprised when the 72 year old Reverend suddenly married the 36 year old Eve in 1896. Eve proved to be an excellent wife and gave large amounts of her personal fortune to projects Rev. Whipple created or supported. She remained loyal to him until his death in 1901.
In 1902 Eve left Minnesota and instructed her servant not to let anyone in her home until she returned. She never returned to the United States again. Eve moved to Bagni di Lucca, Italy and was joined in 1910 by former companion Rose Cleveland.
The two women spent the next eight years doing many philanthropic and civic causes. They founded an orphanage together and in recognition of the work they did for the city a street was named after Evangeline.
When Rose died in the Spanish Fever epidemic in 1918 Eve spent the next 12 years traveling in Europe and supporting causes she believed in. She was in the process of returning to Minnesota when she suddenly became ill in London and passed away in 1930.
Eve was buried next to Rose in the English Cemetery in Bagni di Lucca.
Philanthropist. She was first the wife of Michael Simpson, a wealthy cotton manufacturer in Boston, Massachusetts who disappeared at sea in 1890 leaving his wife a widow at 30.
Around this time Evangeline became the companion of Rose Cleveland, sister of President Grover Cleveland. The two lived together for two years before Eve decided to end the relationship. Rose was hurt but encouraged Eve to find what made her happy.
In 1892 she was living in the Maitland, Florida area and regularly attending The Church of the Good Shepherd which was founded by the Rev. Henry Benjamin Whipple. Whipple would do sermons at the Church in the winter months and in the summer he would preach in Minnesota.
His followers were surprised when the 72 year old Reverend suddenly married the 36 year old Eve in 1896. Eve proved to be an excellent wife and gave large amounts of her personal fortune to projects Rev. Whipple created or supported. She remained loyal to him until his death in 1901.
In 1902 Eve left Minnesota and instructed her servant not to let anyone in her home until she returned. She never returned to the United States again. Eve moved to Bagni di Lucca, Italy and was joined in 1910 by former companion Rose Cleveland.
The two women spent the next eight years doing many philanthropic and civic causes. They founded an orphanage together and in recognition of the work they did for the city a street was named after Evangeline.
When Rose died in the Spanish Fever epidemic in 1918 Eve spent the next 12 years traveling in Europe and supporting causes she believed in. She was in the process of returning to Minnesota when she suddenly became ill in London and passed away in 1930.
Eve was buried next to Rose in the English Cemetery in Bagni di Lucca.
Around this time Evangeline became the companion of Rose Cleveland, sister of President Grover Cleveland. The two lived together for two years before Eve decided to end the relationship. Rose was hurt but encouraged Eve to find what made her happy.
In 1892 she was living in the Maitland, Florida area and regularly attending The Church of the Good Shepherd which was founded by the Rev. Henry Benjamin Whipple. Whipple would do sermons at the Church in the winter months and in the summer he would preach in Minnesota.
His followers were surprised when the 72 year old Reverend suddenly married the 36 year old Eve in 1896. Eve proved to be an excellent wife and gave large amounts of her personal fortune to projects Rev. Whipple created or supported. She remained loyal to him until his death in 1901.
In 1902 Eve left Minnesota and instructed her servant not to let anyone in her home until she returned. She never returned to the United States again. Eve moved to Bagni di Lucca, Italy and was joined in 1910 by former companion Rose Cleveland.
The two women spent the next eight years doing many philanthropic and civic causes. They founded an orphanage together and in recognition of the work they did for the city a street was named after Evangeline.
When Rose died in the Spanish Fever epidemic in 1918 Eve spent the next 12 years traveling in Europe and supporting causes she believed in. She was in the process of returning to Minnesota when she suddenly became ill in London and passed away in 1930.
Eve was buried next to Rose in the English Cemetery in Bagni di Lucca.
Inscription
In Loving Memory Of
Evangeline E. T. Whipple
Born in Canton, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
Wife of
The Right Reverend Henry B. Whipple
Bishop of Minnesota, U.S.A.
An Honorary Citizen of Bagni di Lucca
Devoted to All Good Works, Beloved by All Her Friends
Loyal and Unfaltering In Her Religious Faith
She Died 1 September 1930 in London, England
Blessed Are The Dead Which Die In The Lord From Henceforth, Yea, Saith the Spirit,
That They May Rest From Their Labors, And Their Works Do Follow Them. Rev. XIV 13.
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