James W. Silliman

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,^[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.