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) |
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| 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 |
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James Willys Silliman (August 12, 1905 – October 21, 1976) was a Republican politician from the US StateofCalifornia, 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.
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| Preceded by | California State Assemblyman, 34th District 1953–1955 |
Succeeded by Alan G. Pattee |
| Preceded by Fred Emlay |
California State Assemblyman, 33rd District 1947–1953 |
Succeeded by William W. Hansen |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by | Speaker of the California State Assembly January 5, 1953–April 1, 1954 |
Succeeded by |
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