Background
Willoughby, Hugh Laussat was born in 1856 in Solitude, Delaware Company, New York, United States. Son of Samuel A. and Estelle Willoughby.
Willoughby, Hugh Laussat was born in 1856 in Solitude, Delaware Company, New York, United States. Son of Samuel A. and Estelle Willoughby.
Graduate University of Pennsylvania, Bachelor of Science, 1877.
Studied law 3 years Won first Intercollegiate Athletic Championship cup for University of Pennsylvania. Elected member New York Yacht Club, 1875. Won 6 first prizes (life member, 1889).
Was taught bicycle riding by its inventor, M. Micheau, Paris, 1869. Organized third bicycle club in America, 1879. One of organizers League American Wheelmen (first treasurer), 1880.
Organized Naval Reserve Torpedo Company, of Newport, 1894, being ranking officer of Rhode Island Naval Reserves, 1895-1896, with acting rank of Lieutenant-commander. Also appointed to the United States Naval War College and studied at United States Torpedo Station Author: Across the Everglades. Address: Newport, Rhode Island.
Member New York Yacht Club, 1875.
Married Augusta Harrison, 1878.