Gillett, James B., 1856-1937
Variant namesJames B. Gillett was a Texas Ranger.
From the description of Letter from James B. Gillett to Mrs. D.W. Roberts, May 22, 1936. (University of Texas at San Antonio). WorldCat record id: 57194940
James Buchanan Gillett was born in Austin, Texas, on November 4, 1856. He joined the Texas Rangers in 1875 and served with them until his resignation in 1881. Gillett was Deputy Marshal of El Paso from 1882-1885 and later managed several cattle ranches. His memoir Six years with the Texas Rangers was published in 1921. Gillett died on June 11, 1937, in Marfa, Texas. He is included in the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame.
From the description of Letters about Six years with the Texas Rangers, 1924. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 662484690
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| creatorOf | Gillett, James B., 1856-1937. Letter from James B. Gillett to Mrs. D.W. Roberts, May 22, 1936. | University of Texas at San Antonio, John Peace Library (JPL) | |
| creatorOf | Gillett, James B., 1856-1937. Letter: to William E. Hawks. /by James B. Gillett, 1924 Oct 14. | Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library | |
| referencedIn | Biography -- Gillett, James B. | Daughters of the Republic of Texas Library | |
| creatorOf | Gillett, James B., 1856-1937. Letters about Six years with the Texas Rangers, 1924. | Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens |
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| associatedWith | Bass, Sam, 1851-1878. | person |
| associatedWith | Hawks, William E. | person |
| associatedWith | Sellers, Frank H., | person |
| associatedWith | Texas Rangers. | corporateBody |
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| Marfa (Tex.) |
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Birth 1856
Death 1937
