Sir William Chaytor, 1st Baronet

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Sir William Chaytor, 1st Baronet (29 April 1771—28 January 1847) was a British politician and businessman.

Chaytor had banking interests and was a major landowner in north east England. He owned Witton Park, the estate of Witton Castle, including the William Pit. He became a board member of the Stockton and Darlington Railway which served the pit. The architect Ignatius Bonomi extended Witton Castle and built the Croft Spa Hotel and the now-demolished Clervaux Castle near Croft for Chaytor.

Chaytor was made a baronet in 1831. He served as a Whig Member of Parliament for Sunderland 1832-35. He was a supporter of Earl Grey and of the Reform Act 1832.

Chaytor was married to Isabella (1781-1854). Their son, also William Chaytor, was also a member of Parliament.