Background
Gillett, James Norris was born on September 20, 1860 in Viroqua, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Cyrus L. and Sarah J. Gillett.
Gillett, James Norris was born on September 20, 1860 in Viroqua, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Cyrus L. and Sarah J. Gillett.
Education high school, Sparta, Wisconsin.
Admitted to bar, 1881. Member California Senate, 1897-1899. Member 57th and 58th Congresses (1903-1907), 1st California District.
Governor of California, 1907-1911. Resumed practice of law.
Member California; member 57th and 58th Congresses (1903-1907), 1st California.
Married Isabella Erzgraber, May 8, 1898.