John Willet Explained

John Willet should not be confused with John Willett.

John Willet
Birth Date:6 February 1815
Birth Place:Kirkmichael, South Ayrshire, Scotland
Death Place:Aberdeen, Scotland
Nationality:Scottish
Known For:Bridge design

John Willet, M.Inst.C.E. (6 February 1815 – 15 August 1891) was a Scottish engineer who was mainly involved in bridge design. His office was in Union Terrace, Aberdeen, as of 1882.[1]

At the age of 22, he became an apprentice to James Thomson.[2]

Personal life

Willet married Mary Ann Rennie (1832–1915) in 1854.[3] They had at least two children: Archibald William Willet (1858–1942)[4] and Mary Annabelle Willet (1859–1928).[5]

He died in 1891, aged 76. He was interred in Allenvale Cemetery, Aberdeen. His wife and daughter are also buried there.

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Notes and References

  1. https://books.google.com/books?id=H1I_AQAAMAAJ&dq=JOHN+WIllet+bridge+architect&pg=PA9 The Architect and Building News, Volume 27, Issue 2 (1882)
  2. https://www.gracesguide.co.uk/John_Willet John Willet
  3. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/165324253/mary-ann_hill-willet Mary Ann Hill Rennie Willet (1832–1915)
  4. https://www.gracesguide.co.uk/Archibald_William_Willet Archibald William Willet
  5. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/165324253/mary-ann_hill-willet Mary Ann Hill Willet (1859–1928)