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ACTON, William (c.1684-1744), of Bramford Hall, Suff.
Published in The History of Parliament: the House of Commons 1715-1754, ed. R. Sedgwick, 1970
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Family and Education
b. c.1684, 2nd s. of John Acton of Bramford Hall by either 1st w. Isabel, da. of J. Buxton, or 2nd w. Elizabeth, da. and h. of J. Lamb. educ. Clare, Camb. 1701. ?unm. suc. e. bro. John 1704.
Offices Held
Sheriff, Suff. 1739-40.
Biography
Acton was descended from a wealthy Ipswich clothier, who bought the manor of Baylham, including Bramford, in 1626. A Tory, he voted consistently against the Government, did not stand again, and died 23 Jan. 1744.