| John Willet | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 February 1815 Kirkmichael, South Ayrshire, Scotland |
| Died | 15 August 1891 (1891-08-16) (aged 76) 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.
At the age of 22, he became an apprentice to James Thomson.
Personal life
Willet married Mary Ann Rennie (1832–1915) in 1854. They had at least two children: Archibald William Willet (1858–1942) and Mary Annabelle Willet (1859–1928).
He died in 1891, aged 76. He was interred in Allenvale Cemetery, Aberdeen. His wife and daughter are also buried there.
References
- Specific
- ^ John Willet at Grace's Guide
- The Architect and Building News, Volume 27, Issue 2 (1882)
- 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
- The Architect, Volumes 13-14 (Gilbert Wood, 1875)
- The Builder (1907)
- Oliver & Boyd's new Edinburgh almanac and national repository (1884)
External links
- John Willet - ScottishArchitects.org.uk
- John Willet at FindAGrave.com