William Paterson
William Paterson or Bill Paterson may refer to:
- William Paterson (banker) (1658-1719), Scottish trader, a founder of the Bank of England,
- William Paterson (judge) (1745-1806), American statesman; signatory to the United States Constitution
- William Paterson (explorer) (1755-1810), Scottish soldier, and botanist; former lieutenant governor of Tasmania
- William Paterson (Canadian politician) (1839-1914), Canadian Member of Parliament
- William Paterson (Michigan politician), Mayor of Flint, Michigan
- William A. Paterson (1838-1921), American auto manufacturer and Mayor of Flint, Michigan
- Bill Paterson (footballer born 1898) (1898-1980), Scottish footballer
- Bill Paterson (footballer born 1930) (born 1930), Scottish footballer
- Bill Paterson (actor) (born 1945) Scottish actor
- William Alexander Paterson aka Bill Alexander, (born 1948), American theatre director
- Other
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