George Williams (YMCA) later merged into Concordia University, with its former campus retaining the name Sir George Williams Campus. George Williams (YMCA) Sir George Williams (11 October 18216 November 1905) was an English philanthropist and founder of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA). The oldest and largest youth charity in the world, its aim is to support young people to belong, contribute and thrive in their communities. Williams was born on a farm in Dulverton, Somerset, England and baptized into the Church of England. As a young man, he described himself as a "careless, thoughtless, godless, swearing young fellow". After an accident, his
George A. Williams (actor) "The Dumb Girl of Portici", directed by Lois Weber. 1914 would see him appear in several episodes of the serial, "The Hazards of Helen". In 1922, he would be cast as one of the leads in the serial, "In the Days of Buffalo Bill", directed by Edward Laemmle. His final film appearance would be in the 1926 silent film, "The Winner", directed by Harry J. Brown George A. Williams (actor) George A. Williams (August 11, 1854 – February 21, 1936), sometimes known as "G.A. Williams" or simply as George Williams, was an American actor of the silent film era. Born