(1) Mott post office discontinued in 1921. Much of the area once a part of the Mott community is now covered by the waters of Sam Rayburn Reservoir. Handbook of Texas Online.
(2) "Politically, he is a Democrat," p. 132. Personnel of the Texas State Government with Sketches of Distinguished Texans, 20th Legislature, 1887.
(3) Roster of senators and representatives of the 20th Legislature with their postoffice address, Austin Weekly Statesman, "Governmental," 12/30/1886, p. 6. Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries).

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Resolutions and Journal entries

J.L. Gilleland. House Journal. 20th R.S.

Biographical Sketches

Biographical sketch, J.L. Gilleland, pp. 131-132. Born 7/15/1840 in Angelina County, married Sarah M. Porter 4/7/1864. Personnel of the Texas State Government with Sketches of Distinguished Texans, 20th Legislature, 1887.

Military Service Notes

Confederate States Army, Sergeant and Private, Company F, 13th Texas Cavalry (also known as Burnett's Regiment, 13th Texas Mounted Volunteers). James Lucian Gilliland, death date 3/12/1918 in Angelina County, widow Mrs. R.E. Gilliland, marriage date 12/30/1898 in Angelina County. Pension File No. 36430, Alabama, Texas and Virginia, U.S., Confederate Pensions, 1884-1958. Ancestry.com.
Confederate States Army, Company F, 13th Texas dismounted cavalry, commanded by Colonel John Burnett in the Trans-Mississippi Department. Personnel of the Texas State Government with Sketches of Distinguished Texans, 20th Legislature, 1887.

Other Resources

James L. Gilliland, birth date 7/15/1840, death date 3/13/1918, burial in Boykin Cemetery, Angelina County. Find a Grave.

Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol

20th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor elevator vestibule, north wall. GW.V3). State Preservation Board.

Committee Information top

20th R.S. - 1887
Agricultural Affairs
Privileges and Elections
Revenue and Taxation
Roads, Bridges and Ferries

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