George W. Olmsted
George W. Olmsted | |
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| Born | George Welch Olmsted May 18, 1874 Ridgway, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | January 15, 1940 (aged 65) Ludlow, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Founder of the Long Island Lighting Company, 1911 |
| Spouse | Iva Catherine Groves (m. 1904) |
| Parent(s) | Samuel Ashbel Olmsted and Frances (Welch) Olmsted |
George Welch Olmsted (1874 – 1940) was an American businessman who founded the Long Island Lighting Company in 1911. He was also a philanthropist and led the National Executive Board of the Boy Scouts of America.