Wallace, George. 1919-98. Alabama segregationist governor, presidential candidate. Shot 1972.

Washington, George. 1732-99. American Revolution commander, First US President.

Westinghouse, George. 1846-1914. US inventor/manufacturer. AC electricity distribution 1885.

Whitefield, George. 1714-70. English evangelist, founder of Calvinistic Methodist Church. Stimulated 18C religious revival.

White Plains, Battle. 1776. Washington retreats before British advance.

Williams, George. 1821-1905. English founder of YMCA.

Wishart, George 1513-46. Scottish Protestant martyr.

Wyoming Massacre. 1778. British Loyalists, Indians attack American settlement while men away in Washington’s army. 360 women, children killed.

YMCA. 1844. Founded by George Williams.