Charles W. Lippitt

Charles Warren Lippitt (born October 8, 1846 in Providence , Rhode Island , † April 4, 1924 in Harmon , New York) was an American politician and from 1895 to 1897 governor of the state of Rhode Island.

Early years and political advancement

Charles Lippitt was a son of Henry Lippitt , who was governor of Rhode Island between 1875 and 1877. Charles attended Brown University until 1865 and later joined his father's wool processing operations. Like his father, Charles became a member of the Republican Party . During the governor's time of the father, the younger Lippitt was the chief of staff in his government. Between 1881 and 1883, Charles Lippitt was chairman of the Providence Commerce Committee. In 1884 he became head of the Providence Commercial Club and from 1891 to 1901, also during his governor's tenure, he was on the board of the Rhode Island National Bank of Providence .

Governor of Rhode Island

In 1895, Charles Lippitt was elected as the new governor of his state. After a re-election in 1896, he was able to exercise this office between May 29, 1895 and May 25, 1897. Lippitt saw himself as a lobbyist for industry. He campaigned for protective tariffs and the granting of licenses for the trade in alcoholic beverages. The proposal to extend the terms of office of elected officials, including the governor, to two years failed to find a political majority in Rhode Island at the time. Married women were given the right to enter into contracts independently.

Another résumé

After the end of his tenure, Lippitt returned to his private business and was active in numerous social and social organizations. Charles Lippitt died on April 4, 1924. He had six children with his wife Margaret Barbara Farnum.

literature

Robert Sobel and John Raimo (Eds.): Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789–1978. Volume 4, Meckler Books, Westport, 1978. 4 volumes.

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SURNAME	Lippitt, Charles W.
ALTERNATIVE NAMES	Lippitt, Charles Warren (full name)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	American politician
DATE OF BIRTH	October 8, 1846
PLACE OF BIRTH	Providence , Rhode Island
DATE OF DEATH	April 4, 1924
Place of death	Harmon , New York