Henry Yates Satterlee (January 11, 1843 – February 22, 1908) was the first Episcopal Bishop of Washington,[1][2] serving from 1896 to 1908.

He was born on January 11, 1843, at the corner of Greenwich and Carlyle Streets, New York City the son of Edward Satterlee[3][4] and Jane Anna Yates,[5] the daughter Henry Christopher Yates, an attorney-at-law; and for a number of years a New York State Senator and member of the Council of Appointment[5] and Catharine, daughter of Johannes Mynderse[3] and a grand niece of Joseph Christopher Yates, who was an American lawyer, politician.

Charles' daughter, Stella Yates[6] (November 23, 1866 - February 2, 1929), married on June 10, 1891, in New York City, Benjamin Brewster, the son of the Rev.

Satterlee gained international respect for his integrity and leadership and he also worked hard to promote the black clergy of the diocese.

[13] On March 25, 1896, he was consecrated the first Episcopal Bishop of Washington at Calvary Church, New York City.

Saint Alban in Northwest Washington[15] and overseeing its construction in the 14th century English Gothic style, envisioning the role of the cathedral in state and world affairs.