William Talbot (c. 1792 – April 28, 1873) was an Irish-born Newfoundland farmer, fisherman and politician. He served in the Newfoundland House of Assembly from 1852 to 1859.
Originally from County Kilkenny, Ireland, Talbot emigrated to the Newfoundland Colony around 1814 and owned a farm in Harbour Grace. He was elected to the assembly for Conception Bay in 1852 and then was elected for Harbour Main in 1855. Around 1859, he retired from politics due to failing eyesight. He died on April 28, 1873 in Harbour Grace.
His son Thomas Talbot also served in the Newfoundland assembly.