William George Besler

William George Besler (March 30, 1865 - May 20, 1942) was president of the Central Railroad of New Jersey.

[1][2] He was born in Galesburg, Illinois, to John Daniel Besler and Anna Chapin.

[3] His sons, George and William, went on to make the world's first steam powered aeroplane at Oakland, California, on 12 April 1933.

The Central Railroad of New Jersey employed him in 1903 as general manager.

Besler was also Director and Vice-President of the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce.