William Napier (lawyer)

William Napier
1st Lieutenant-Governor of Labuan
In office
1848–1850
GovernorJames Brooke
Preceded byNewly created
Succeeded byJohn Scott
Personal details
Born1804 (1804)
Scotland
Died1879 (aged 74–75)
England
Spouse
Maria Frances Vernon
(m. 1844⁠–⁠1879)
Domestic partnerUnknown Malacca woman (1828–1831)
Children
  • Catherine Napier (daughter), with Unknown Malacca woman
  • James Brooke Napier (son)
  • Maria J. Napier (daughter)
  • Robert J. Napier (son)
  • Harry B. Napier (son)
Parents
RelativesDavid Skene Napier (brother)
Residence(s)London, England
Occupationlawyer, newspaper editor
Professionlaw
Known forFirst lawyer in Singapore
CommitteesStraits Settlements Association (Chairman)
Other namesRoyal Billy

William "Royal Billy" Napier (1804–1879), was a Scottish lawyer and newspaper editor who primarily developed his career in Singapore, and was also the first Lieutenant-Governor of Labuan from 1848 to 1850.