William Willes

Background

Willes was born in England.

Career

He was well-educated and by the age of 22 became head of a boys" college in Cardiff, Wales. In 1851 he and Findlay traveled to India, where they met limited success. He sailed for the United States in 1855.

Willes served as a "Sabbath School missionary" after his arrival in Utah.

Willes has the following hymns to his cr in the current Latter- Day Saints (Mormons) hymnal:

Come Along, Come Along, 244

Thanks for the Sabbath School, 278.

Achievements

• He was an accomplished singer and premiered a song by Eliza R. Snow at the Salt Lake City 4 July celebration in 1861.