William D. Chapple (August 6, 1868 – May 3, 1956) was a Massachusetts lawyer and politician who served as President of the Massachusetts Senate.

[1][2][3] He was admitted to the Essex County bar in 1890.

[3] From 1894 to 1896, Chapple was a member of the Salem, Massachusetts Common Council.

[1] From 1897 to 1900 he was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.

From 1905 to 1908, Chapple represented the Second Essex district in the Massachusetts Senate.