Benjamin Henry Paddock

Benjamin Henry Paddock (February 29, 1828 – March 9, 1891) was the fifth Bishop of Massachusetts in the Episcopal Church.

After graduation, he served as a teacher at the Episcopal Academy of Connecticut for one year.

He then enrolled at the General Theological Seminary and graduated with a Bachelor of Divinity in 1852.

Initially, he served as assistant minister at the Church of the Epiphany in New York City.

However, after three months he resigned and returned to Norwich, Connecticut, to serve as rector of Trinity Church.