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Sir William Chaytor, 1st Baronet (29 April 1771 – 28 January 1847)[1] was a British politician and businessman.
Chaytor was the illegitimate son ofWilliam Chaytor, by Jane Lee (they were later married).
He had banking interests and was a major landowner in north eastEngland. He ownedWitton Park, the estate ofWitton Castle, within which he developed theWitton Park Colliery. He became a board member of theStockton and Darlington Railway which served the pit. The architectIgnatius Bonomi extended Witton Castle and built the Croft Spa Hotel and the now-demolishedClervaux Castle nearCroft for Chaytor.
Chaytor was made abaronet in 1831. He served as aWhigMember of Parliament forSunderland from 1832 to 35 and was a supporter ofEarl Grey and of theReform Act 1832. He was appointedHigh Sheriff of Durham in 1839.[2]
Chaytor was married to Isabella (1781–1854). Their eldest son, alsoWilliam Chaytor, was also a Member of Parliament.
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