William P. Roberts | |
|---|---|
 Roberts in uniform, c. 1864 | |
| 4th Auditor of North Carolina | |
| In office 1881–1889 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel L. Love |
| Succeeded by | George W. Sandlin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Paul Roberts July 11, 1841 Gates County, North Carolina |
| Died | March 28, 1910 (aged 68) Norfolk, Virginia |
| Resting place | Gatesville, North Carolina |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Confederate States |
| Branch/service |  Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank |  Brigadier-General |
| Commands | Roberts' Cavalry Brigade |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
William P. Roberts (July 11, 1841 – March 28, 1910) was an American politician and diplomat. He was also a senior officer of the Confederate States Army who commanded cavalry in the Eastern Theater of the American Civil War. Promoted to Brigadier-General at the age of 23, he was the youngest Confederate general.