C. William "Bill" Beaufort (July 24, 1913 – 2000)[1] was an American politician.

[2] He served as a Democratic member for the 11th district of the Florida Senate.

[3] Beaufort was born July 24, 1913, in Graniteville, South Carolina.

[4] Beaufort was chairperson of the Florida Development Commission.

[5] In 1968, Beaufort was elected to the Florida Senate, succeeding William T. Stockton Jr.