William Dickson (Nova Scotia politician)

William Dickson (c. 1779–1834) was a politician in Nova Scotia. He represented the town of Truro in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1818 to 1826.

He was born in nearby Onslow, the son of Charles Dickson and Amelia Bishop, emigrants from Connecticut. In 1801, he married Rebecca Pearson, the daughter of Thomas Pearson, who also represented Truro in the provincial assembly.

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