George Williams (YMCA) 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 family sent him to Bridgwater to be an apprentice at a draper's shop. In 1837, Williams
Arthur Williams (actor) in "Our Boys". In 1914, Williams wrote a memoir about his years in the theatre. Williams died the following year at the age of 70, having played over 1,000 roles in his career. As a playwright, Williams wrote several farces, including "Leave it to Me" (1872, with Colin Henry Hazlewood, in which Williams also appeared on stage), "Funnibone's Fix" (1892 at the Britannia Theatre, in which Williams also appeared on stage), and "Oh! What a Day", as well as some dramas, including " Christmas Chimes" and "The Secret of a Life". Arthur Williams (actor) Arthur Williams (9 December 1844 –