John Willet
John Willet, M.Inst.C.E. (6 February 1815 – 21 April 1889)[1] was a Scottish engineer who was mainly involved in bridge design. His office was in Union Terrace, Aberdeen, as of 1882.[2]
John Willet | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 February 1815 Kirkmichael, South Ayrshire, Scotland |
| Died | 15 August 1891 (aged 76) Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Known for | Bridge design |
At the age of 22, he became an apprentice to James Thomson.[3]
Personal life
Willet married Mary Ann Rennie (1832–1915) in 1854.[4] They had at least two children: Archibald William Willet (1858–1942)[5] and Mary Annabelle Willet (1859–1928).[6]
Willet died in 1889, aged 76. He was interred in Allenvale Cemetery, Aberdeen. His wife and daughter are also buried there.
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References
- Specific
- John Willet at Grace's Guide
- The Architect and Building News, Volume 27, Issue 2 (1882)
- John Willet at Grace's Guide
- Mary Ann Hill Rennie Willet (1832–1915) at FindAGrave.com
- Archibald William Willet at Grace's Guide
- Mary Ann Hill Willet (1859–1928) at FindAGrave.com
- General
External links
- John Willet - ScottishArchitects.org.uk
- John Willet at FindAGrave.com
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