James W. Silliman
James W. Silliman | |
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| 51st Speaker of the California State Assembly | |
| In office January 5, 1953 – April 1, 1954 | |
| Preceded by | Sam L. Collins |
| Succeeded by | Luther H. Lincoln |
| Member of the California State Assembly | |
| In office January 6, 1947 – January 3, 1955 | |
| Preceded by | Fred Emlay |
| Succeeded by | Alan G. Pattee |
| Constituency | 33rd district (1947–1953) 34th district (1953–1955) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Willys Silliman August 12, 1905 Castroville, California |
| Died | October 21, 1976 (aged 71) Salinas, California |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Nevelle Hawkins |
| Children | 3 |
James Willys Silliman (August 12, 1905 – October 21, 1976) was a Republican politician from the US State of California, who served in the California State Assembly for the 33rd and 34th district from 1947 to 1955,[1] including serving as Speaker of the Assembly from 1953 to 1954. He ran unsuccessfully for lieutenant governor in 1954 and for state senator in 1955.
References
- ^ "Join California- James W. Silliman". joincalifornia.com.
