William Chaytor

Deceased Person

1732 – 1819

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Who was William Chaytor?

William Chaytor was a British politician and judge.

Born in Croft, Yorkshire, Chaytor was the son of Henry Chaytor and his wife Jane. He entered Magdalene College, Cambridge in 1750 and was admitted to Lincoln's Inn in 1753. 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. Chaytor died in May 1819, aged 87.

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Born
Jan 11, 1732
Education
  • Magdalene College, Cambridge
Died
May 15, 1819

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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