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Descendants of John Lippitt of Providence and Warwick, Rhode Island

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Descendants of John Lippitt of Providence and Warwick, Rhode Island, have served their country as soldiers in four wars. The family has contributed four governors to the state of Rhode Island and three family members have represented the state in the U.S. Senate. Moses Lippitt of Cooperstown, N.Y., was a self-made businessman, much admired in his community and a leader in civic affairs. Strong women and men from this family have been influencing American life for nearly 400 years. 

By Christopher C. Child and Maureen A. Taylor

Planning a Future for Your Family’s Past, Second Edition: How to organize your genealogy, curate your collection, and keep family history safe for the future

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Old family photos, ancestor stories, genealogical documents, and heirlooms reflect your family’s past—and they should be safeguarded for tomorrow’s descendants and researchers. Even if you have no obvious heirs for your genealogy, you can make plans today to protect and share information and items from your family history.

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