William Alfred Sheat (23 May 1899 – 24 May 1982) was a New Zealand Member of Parliament for two Taranaki electorates.

[1] He was the son of Joseph Sheat and his wife Susannah (née Rose).

He received his early education at Pihama Primary and Hawera District High School.

[1] He married Ella Marjorie Newton, who was also a Victoria University College graduate (M.A.

After a 1953 redistricting much of the Patea seat (including his residence) shifted to the Egmont electorate.

[9] This was despite Sheat still defending the National Government against Labour's criticisms (particularly with regards to financial policy) while fighting the by-election as an independent candidate.