James S. Gillett
(1810-1874) Lawyer and frontier fighter. Born in Kentucky. Attained rank of Major in Mexican War, 1846-49. He was elected to the 3rd Texas Legislature, serving 1849-50. Appointed by Gov. P. H. Bell, he was Adjutant General of Texas, Nov. 24, 1851, to Feb. 4, 1856. He was again in the Texas Rangers in 1859-60 and served under Confederacy in Civil War, 1861-65. He married Elizabeth Harper. One of their children was famed Texas Ranger James B. Gillett.
31.0744° N, 98.1980° W
Where to Find It
Lampasas Cemetery, Oakhill Cemetery, Block #1, 702 Porter Street (in end), Lampasas
Nearby Markers
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- 0.1 mi S James Jackson Beeman Lampasas
- 0.1 mi SW Garrison Greenwood Lampasas
- 0.3 mi SE Oak Hill Cemetery Lampasas
- 0.8 mi E Saint Mary's Catholic Church Lampasas