William Chaytor (MP)

William Chaytor (11 January 1732 – 15 May 1819) was a British politician and judge.

Born in Croft, Yorkshire, Chaytor was the son of Henry Chaytor and his wife Jane (née Smales). He entered Magdalene College, Cambridge in 1750 and was admitted to Lincoln's Inn in 1753.[1] He served as a Recorder of Richmond and sat as Member of Parliament for Penryn from 1774 to 1780 and Hedon from 1780 to 1790.

Chaytor married Jane Lee. Their son William, who was born before his parents' marriage, was created a Baronet in 1831 (see Chaytor Baronets). Chaytor died in May 1819, aged 87.

References

  1. ^ Chaytor, William in Venn, J. & J. A., Alumni Cantabrigienses, Cambridge University Press, 10 vols, 1922–1958.
Parliament of Great Britain
Preceded by
Hugh Pigot
William Lemon
Member of Parliament for Penryn
1774–1780
With: Sir George Osborn, Bt
Succeeded by
John Rogers
Sir Francis Basset, Bt
Preceded by
Beilby Thompson
Lewis Watson
Member of Parliament for Hedon
1780–1790
With: Christopher Atkinson 1780–1783
Stephen Lushington 1783–1784
Lionel Darell 1784–1790
Succeeded by
Lionel Darell
Beilby Thompson