Christopher Lippitt

Christopher Lippitt (October 28, 1744 – June 17, 1824)[1] was an American Revolutionary War officer and founder one of the earliest textile mills in Rhode Island.

[3][4] During the American Revolution in January 1776, Lippitt was chosen Lieutenant Colonel of Babcock's/Lippitt's Regiment, which defended the mainland of Rhode Island from a possible British invasion.

In 1776, his regiment joined the Continental Army on George Washington's orders and went to Harlem Heights, New York and served at the Battle of Long Island.

In 1788, Lippitt was dismissed from political office by voters for supporting adoption of the U.S. Constitution which was unpopular in Rhode Island at the time.

In 1791 Christopher Lippitt invited Jesse Lee, a prominent Methodist evangelist, to preach and teach a class at his house.