William Pattison Telford (October 11, 1836 – May 4, 1922) was a Canadian banker and politician.

Born in Castleton, Roxburghshire, Scotland, Telford was educated at public schools in Dumfries, Waterloo County, Sydenham, Grey County and at the Toronto Normal School.

Telford was president of the Sun Portland Cement Company and Manager of the Grey and Bruce Loan Company.

He was a member of the Owen Sound Town Council, before being elected to the House of Commons of Canada for Grey North in the 1904 federal election.

His son, William Pattison Telford Jr., was also a Member of Parliament.