Solomon Yeomans Chesley (April 29, 1796 – November 5, 1880) was a public servant and political figure in Canada West.
Chesley created some controversy in 1835 when he arranged for a schoolmaster to teach there without consulting the Roman Catholic Church.
He was one of the Family Compact Tories in the Assembly who supported the union of the Canadas but opposed Governor General Lord Sydenham's attempt to build a broad base of support in the Assembly for his government, including Reformers as well as Tories.
[2] While in office, he opposed the development of the Beauharnois Canal, which led to some land at St Regis being submerged.
He retired that year, having served several times as acting superintendent-general and being the longest-serving member of the Indian Department.