George W. Stidham (September 8, 1818 – December 26, 1888) was an American farmer and Confederate States Army officer.

He was born in Lexington County, South Carolina, to Zachariah and Jane Stidham.

He moved to Smith County, Texas, owning a farm there by 1860.

In 1863, he enlisted as a lieutenant colonel in the 1st Texas State Cavalry Regiment.

He died on December 26, 1888, in Smith County, and was buried in Swan.