John W. Lippitt
American politician
John W. Lippitt (April 21, 1822 Adams, Massachusetts – May 15, 1896 Solsville, New York) was an American politician from New York.
Life change
Lippitt was born on April 21, 1822 in Adams, Massachusetts. When he was young, his family moved to a farm near Solsville, New York.
He was the town supervisor of the Madison for many terms, starting in 1861. He was Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of Madison County for more than twelve years.
He was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1864 and 1872, and he was a member of the New York State Senate in 1878 and 1879.
He was buried at the Indian Opening Cemetery in Madison.
Sources change
- Civil List and Constitutional History of the Colony and State of New York compiled by Edgar Albert Werner (1884; pg. 291, 366 and 373)
- The State Government for 1879 by Charles G. Shanks (Weed, Parsons & Co, Albany NY, 1879; pg. 62)
- John W. Lippitt at Oswego County Government
- Cemetery transcriptions
| New York Assembly | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by William H. Brand |
New York State Assembly Madison County, 1st District 1864 |
Succeeded by Alfred A. Brown |
| Preceded by David L. Fisk |
New York State Assembly Madison County, 1st District 1872 |
Succeeded by Edward C. Philpot |
| New York State Senate | ||
| Preceded by Benjamin Doolittle |
New York State Senate 21st District 1878–1879 |
Succeeded by Bradley Winslow |