George William Loft (February 6, 1865 – November 6, 1943) was an American businessman, politician, real estate developer, and owner/breeder of Thoroughbred racehorses.Born in New York City, Loft attended the public schools. He gained considerable wealth in the candy manufacturing business and expanded into retailing, banking, and real estate.His first wife, Elizabeth M. Loft, died in 1910 [1].