title: William Dawes (disambiguation)
text: # 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 and scientist
  * 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
  