Willett

Willett

Willett is a surname of English origin. Notable people with this name include:

Athletes

*Adam Willett - American boxer
*Ed Willett, a former pitcher in Major League Baseball
*Elquemedo Willett, a West Indian test cricketer
*Tonito Willett, a West Indian test cricketer

Literature

*Jincy Willett, American author
*John Willett, an English translator and scholar
*Sabin Willett, an American novelist and lawyer

Military

*Kenneth M. Willett, American naval officer who died during World War II
*Louis Willett, an American soldier and Medal of Honor recipient
*Marinus Willett, an American political leader and soldier during the Revolution

Politicians

*Thomas Willett, the first mayor of New York
*William Willett, Jr., U.S. Representative from New York from 1907-1911

Other

*Alan Willett, American murderer put to death in Arkansas in 1993
*Allan Willett, Lord Lieutenant of Kent
*Chad Willett, a Canadian television and film actor
*Don Willett, a Supreme Court of Texas justice
*Jason Willett, American rock musician
*Dr. Walter Willett, an American physician and nutrition researcher
*William Willett, an English inventor of daylight saving time

ee also

*USS Kenneth M. Willett (DE-354), a U.S. Navy destroyer escort used during World War II
* Willetts (surname)


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