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Hollis Sillavan

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Name	Sillavan, Hollis
Othernames	Hollis Milton Sillavan
Born	08/26/1915
Birthplace	Honey Grove, Texas
Places of residence	Hearne, Brenham, Columbus, Texas with the Rangers
Father	William Wesley Sillavan
Mother	Bobbie L. Paschal Sillavan
Education	PD schools - Houston
Notes	Hollis Sillavan was born August 26, 1915 in Honey Grove, Texas. Growing up, his family moved around, finally settling in Austin County and he attended high school in Navasota. He went to work as a route saleman and truck driver for a food company. In 1942 he joined the Houston Police Department as a patrolman, and then promoted to detective work. After moving to Burton, he went to work for the Sheriff's Office. He was appointed to the Rangers in April 1956, serving in Company A for his entire career. He was instrumental in shutting down the gambling in Galveston, Texas, and retired in 1976. Afterwards, he was appointed a special investigator for Waller County District Attorney's Office briefly before he passed away on Jan. 28, 1977.
Occupation	Route Saleman and Truck Driver Houston Police Department 1942-1951 Burton Sheriff's Dept 1951-1956 Texas Ranger 1956-1976
Spouse	Sadie Paine Sillavan
Deceased	01/28/1977
Deceased where	Austin County, Texas
Additional Information	Historic Event Article Galveston's Balinese Room Biographical Article on Hollis Milton Sillavan

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