William Francis may refer to: William B. Francis (1860–1954), U.S. Representative from Ohio William D. Francis (1889–1959), botanist William T. Francis (1869–1929), African American lawyer, politician, and diplomat from Minnesota Wil Francis (born 1982), member of the American post-hardcore band Aiden Willie Francis (1929–1947), convicted murderer Sir William Francis (civil engineer) (born 1926), British engineer