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American politician

James W. Silliman


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 (1905-08-12)August 12, 1905 Castroville, California
Died	October 21, 1976(1976-10-21) (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, 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.

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California Assembly
Preceded byWallace Henderson	California State Assemblyman, 34th District 1953–1955	Succeeded byAlan G. Pattee
Preceded byFred Emlay	California State Assemblyman, 33rd District 1947–1953	Succeeded byWilliam W. Hansen
Political offices
Preceded bySam L. Collins	Speaker of the California State Assembly January 5, 1953–April 1, 1954	Succeeded byLuther H. Lincoln

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