Biographies by Occupation
| Occupation | Name | Nationality | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webmaster, Computer expert | McNutt, Wendy Dawn | Canadian | 1974- |
| Weightlifter | Ali, Gul | Afghanistan | fl. 2003 |
| Welder, Sailor, Skydiver | de Villiers, Charl | American, born South African | 1960- |
| Welder, Machine operator, Actor | Corey, Charles Edward | American | 1926-2001 |
| Welder, Draftsman, Activist | Woodhouse, Stan | British | 20 October 1020-1 January 1983 |
| Welder, Military | Mundelein, John A. | American | fl. 1944 |
| Welder, Soldier, Military | De Lance, John A. | American | fl. 1944 |
| Wife, Family member | Goldwater, Margaret Johnson | American | fl. 1980 |
| Wife | du Pont, Alice Belin | American | ?-23 June 1944 |
| Wife, Family member | Johnston, Jean Margaret | American, born Canadian | 19 June 1915- |
| Feral child, Wild child, Wolf child, Languageless person | Victor (Wild Boy of Aveyron) | French | 1788?-1828? |
| Window dresser, ASL and LSQ interpreter, Research assistant | Gauna, Kristine Gravelle | Canadian, born American | 1967- |
| Counselor, Teacher, Activist, Wine connoisseur | Petersen, Lawrence "Larry" | American | 1939?- |
| Vintner, Wine maker, Activist | Mercier, Emile | French | fl. 1915 |
| Witness | Hoffman, Virgil "Ed" | American | fl. 1963 |
| Feral child, Wild child, Wolf child, Languageless person | Victor (Wild Boy of Aveyron) | French | 1788?-1828? |
| Wood carver, Woodworker | Lewis, James | English, British | fl. 1917 |
| Woodworker, Wood carver, Artist | Moxely, Earl | American, Native American (Osage) | 21 November 1916- |
| Wood engraver, Painter, Artist, Magazine editor and publisher, Activist | Strathern, Alexander Fairley | Scottish, British | 1844-16 December 1873 |
| Painter, Woodblock, Artist | Lazzell, Blanche | American | 10 October 1878-1956 |