Background
Gillis, James Louis was born on October 3, 1857 in Richmond, Iowa, United States. Son of Charles and Emily Eliza (Gelatt) Gillis.
Gillis, James Louis was born on October 3, 1857 in Richmond, Iowa, United States. Son of Charles and Emily Eliza (Gelatt) Gillis.
Educational public schools, Sacramento, California.
Began as messenger with Sacramento Valley Railroad Company, 1872. Retired from railway service as assistant superintendent, 1894. Keeper of archives, secretary of state’s office, California, 1895-1899.
Clerk Committee on Ways and Means, General Assembly, sessions, 1895, 97, 99.
State librarian of California, April 1, since 1899. President California library association, 1906-1909 and 1911-1915.
Married Kate Petree, December 25, 1881.