William Hendricks (born November 12, 1782; died May 16, 1850) was Governor of Indiana from 1822 to 1825, and a U.S. Senator from 1825 to 1837. He was the uncle of Thomas Andrews Hendricks, who also was Governor of Indiana and was the twenty-first Vice President of the United States. Hendricks County, Indiana is named for him.

Preceded by: Ratliff Boon

Governor of Indiana

Succeeded by: James B. Ray