William Linton Parrish (August 6, 1860[1] – February 20, 1949[2]) was a politician in Manitoba, Canada.

He began work in the grain trade with his father and then, in 1879, moved to Huntsville where he operated a grist and flour mill.

In 1881, Parrish moved to Manitoba and operated as a grain dealer in Brandon and then, later, in Winnipeg.

[citation needed] In 1915, the Conservative administration of Rodmond Roblin was forced to resign from office amid a corruption scandal.

[5] Parrish was easily re-elected in his constituency, defeating Conservative Lendrum McMeans[2] by 3,332 votes.