Biography -- Gillett, James B.
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Texas Rangers
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In November 1835, Texas lawmakers created a corps of Texas Rangers to guard the frontier between the Brazos and Trinity Rivers. During the Texas Revolution and republic era, the Rangers were used principally for protection against Native American raids. After serving for the Confederacy in the Civil War, the organization was restructured as state police and charged with the enforcement of unpopular Reconstruction laws. The beginning of the 20th century saw the Rangers involved in de...
Gillett, James B., 1856-1937
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James 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 Te...
