John Willet
Scottish engineer
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John Willet, M.Inst.C.E. (6 February 1815 – 15 August 1891)[1] was a Scottish engineer who was mainly involved in bridge design. His office was in Union Terrace, Aberdeen, as of 1882.[2]
Born6 February 1815
Kirkmichael, South Ayrshire, Scotland
Died15 August 1891 (aged 76)
Aberdeen, Scotland
KnownforBridge design
John Willet | |
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| Born | 6 February 1815 Kirkmichael, South Ayrshire, Scotland |
| Died | 15 August 1891 (aged 76) Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Known for | Bridge design |
At the age of 22, he became an apprentice to James Thomson.[1]
Personal life
Willet married Mary Ann Rennie (1832–1915) in 1854. They had at least two children: Archibald William Willet (1858–1942)[3] 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.