William Purvis

William Purvis may refer to:


 * William Purvis (Blind Willie) (1752–1832), British blind singer-songwriter
 * Billy Purvis (1853) (1784–1853), British entertainer and showman
 * William H. Purvis (1858–1950), Hawaiian planter
 * William Purvis (French horn player) (born 1948), American French horn player and conductor
 * William B. Purvis (1838–1914), black inventor and businessman