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