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Revd William Saltren Willett

Date of Birth: 21/10/1856

Date of Death: 11/04/1928

Age at death: 70

Trade or profession: Clerk in Holy Orders

Biographical references:

The Ringing World page 249 20/04/1928 (Ref type not yet noted)

Societies:

Devonshire Guild

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Places:

Place of Birth: Monkleigh, Devon

Began ringing at: St. George's, Monkleigh

Tower from biographical record etc.: 1881 Burton-under-Needwood. 1882 St. Martin's, Brighton, 1884 St. John's, Windsor. Gilston 1900-1916.

Tower mentioned in obituary: Tunbridge Wells

Ringing records:

Began ringing: 1878

Notable performances: Rang No. 3 in the first peal on the bells of Exeter Cathedral 5021 Grandsire Caters 6th october 1902. Rang No 4 in the first peal by eight clergymen - 5040 Stedman Triples St. Peter's Drayton, Berks 2nd October 1884.

First peal:

Grandsire Triples

St. Mary the Virgin, Kirtlington, Oxon

14/07/1879

Total peals rung: 129

Participation in Central Council activities:

YearSocietyParticipation
1891Devonshire GuildSociety Representative
1892Devonshire GuildSociety Representative
1893Devonshire GuildSociety Representative
1894Devonshire GuildSociety Representative
1895Devonshire GuildSociety Representative