Social reformer, born in Dulverton, Somerset, SW England, UK. A wealthy draper, he made a hobby of temperance work, lay preaching, and teaching in ragged schools. In 1844 he founded the Young Men's Christian Assocation (YMCA).
George Williams may refer to:
People
George Williams (YMCA) (1821–1905), founder of the YMCA George Williams (football player), A Legendary Football Player aka G-Will or G-Weeze George Williams (baseball player), African
American baseball player of the late 19th century George C. Williams (educator) (1918–2003), president of American University George Williams (track), St. Augustine's College track coach and a
member of North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame George Williams (Desperate Housewives), a fictional character from Desperate Housewives George Williams (font developer), developer of the Monospace
font and FontForge Geraint "George" Williams (Football Manager), manager of Colchester United
United States politicians
George Fred Williams (1852–1932), a United States Representative from Massachusetts George Henry Williams (1823–1910), United States Attorney General and a United States Senator from Oregon
George Howard Williams (1871–1963), a U.S. Senator from Missouri George S.
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