William Bates Francis | |
|---|---|
 circa 1914 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 16th district | |
| In office March 4, 1911 – March 4, 1915 | |
| Preceded by | David Hollingsworth |
| Succeeded by | Roscoe C. McCulloch |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 25, 1860 Jefferson County, Ohio |
| Died | December 5, 1954 (aged 94) Wheeling, West Virginia |
| Resting place | Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, Ohio |
| Political party | Democratic |
William Bates Francis (October 25, 1860 – December 5, 1954) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio for two terms from 1911 to 1915.