Grainger Chaytor was born on 11 May 1868 in Killiney, County Dublin in Ireland.

He was one of three of his brothers who also played tennis, including the 1894 Wimbledon semi finalist Tom Chaytor.

In 1900 Grainger played his final tournament at the North of England Championships at Scarborough.

He married Mary Elizabeth (Gambell) Chaytor in October 1892 in Callan, Ireland.

Grainger Chaytor studied law and was later appointed King’s Counsel, he died on 13 July 1913.