James Gillett

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James Norris Gillett
22nd Governor of California
In office January 9, 1907 – January 3, 1911
Lieutenant	Warren R. Porter
Preceded by	George Pardee
Succeeded by	Hiram Johnson
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 1st district
In office March 4, 1903 – November 4, 1906
Preceded by	Frank Coombs
Succeeded by	William F. Englebright
Member of the California Senate from the 1st district
In office January 4, 1897 – January 1, 1901
Preceded by	Frank McGowan
Succeeded by	Thomas H. Selvage
Personal details
Born	(1860-09-20)September 20, 1860 Viroqua, Wisconsin, U.S.
Died	April 20, 1937(1937-04-20) (aged 76) Berkeley, California, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Adelaide Pratt, Isabella Erzgraber
Children	7
Profession	Lawyer, politician

James Norris Gillett (September 20, 1860 – April 20, 1937) was an American lawyer and politician. A Republican involved in federal and state politics, Gillett was elected both a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California from March 4, 1903, to November 4, 1906, and as the 22nd governor of California from January 9, 1907, to January 3, 1911.