Background
Wilby, Ernest was born on June 6, 1868 in Ossett, Yorkshire, England, (American entry, 1872). Son of Oliver and Martha Ann (Wilson) Wilby.
Wilby, Ernest was born on June 6, 1868 in Ossett, Yorkshire, England, (American entry, 1872). Son of Oliver and Martha Ann (Wilson) Wilby.
Wesley College, Harrogate, England, 1881-1885.
Followed profession in Toronto, 1886-1890. London, 1891-1895; New York City, 1896-1903. Detroit, 1904-1910; became associate architect with Albert Kahn, Detroit, 1910.
Instructor architecture University of Michigan, 1922-1925, professor 1926-1930, lecturer, 1930-1943.
Fellow, American Institute Architects. Member Anglican Church.
Married Kathleen Olga Hirst, March 17, 1921.