William Dawes (disambiguation)

William Dawes (1745–1799) was an American notable for his actions in the American Revolution.

William Dawes may also refer to:
 * Sir William Dawes, 3rd Baronet (1671–1724), Bishop of Chester and Archbishop of York
 * William Dawes (British Marines officer) (1762–1836), British Marines officer, pioneer in New South Wales, governor of Sierra Leone, astronomer, and abolitionist
 * William Rutter Dawes (1799–1868), British astronomer
 * William Dawes (abolitionist), American abolitionist and fund raiser for Oberlin College in 1840
 * William Bower Dawes (1807–1869), South Australian politician