Willard Francis Mallalieu

Willard Francis Mallalieu (December 11, 1828 – August 1, 1911) was an American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, elected in 1884.

After preparatory training at East Greenwich Academy, Willard entered the Wesleyan University at Middletown, Connecticut, from which he graduated.

Willard was the grandson of Jonatahan and ‘Mallie’ Mallalieu of Delph, Oldham, Greater Manchester United Kingdom.

Willard paid for the election of a headstone for Mallie in the Churchyard of St Thomas in Friarmere, less than 1 km from Delph.

He was thought of as "a practical wide-awake minister, [who] makes a good speech in a way that assures you he could preach a better sermon..." The Rev.