William James Keville (September 29, 1877 – November 14, 1960) was an American National Guard officer who served as Adjutant General of Massachusetts during World War II.

[3] During World War I, Keville rose to the rank of colonel and served as the commander of the 101st Ammunition Train of the 26th Infantry Division.

[5] Keville was appointed United States Marshal for the District of Massachusetts by president Warren G. Harding on March 11, 1921.

[7][8] In 1927, Keville took out a $38,000 personal loan to pay the salaries of federal court officers after the United States Congress failed to pass an appropriation bill before the session ended.

[10] His term expired in December 1945, but he remained in office until May 8, 1946, when Saltonstall's successor, Maurice J. Tobin, appointed William H.