John North Willys 1873 – 1935
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Biography
Willys began his career as a bicycle manufacturer. He then moved from two- wheeled-vehicles to four, and began manufacturing Willys and Overland automobiles at a plant in Toledo, Ohio. He served as U.S. ambassador to Poland from 1930-1032. Family links: Parents: David Smith Willys (1840 – 1897) Lydia Muncil North Willys (1846 – 1929) Siblings: Emily Gertrude Willys Saye (1872 – 1940)* John North Willys (1873 – 1935) Mary Augustus Willys Sleght (1878 – 1949)* *Calculated relationship
