William Reed (c. 1670 – September 1728) was a British colonial official who served as the acting governor of North Carolina from 1722 to 1724.
Reed was appointed as a Proprietor's deputy and member of the Council in 1712, keeping these occupations for the remainder of his life.
Several lawsuits against Reed were made (between them, he was accused of sell liquor without licenses at this home, with others men).
Reed repeatedly clashed with colonial governors and even wrote an official complaint from the Council about Gov.
Richard Everard's administration to King George II that was sent the day after Reed's death.