William Acton (politician, died 1744)
William Acton (died 1744) was an English politician, elected MP for Suffolk in 1722 and 1729.
William Acton was born at Bramford, Suffolk, the son of John Acton. He was educated at Clare College, Cambridge. He was elected MP for Orford in 1722 and 1729, and was High Sheriff of Suffolk in 1739.
He died without heirs in 1744, and left £100 towards building the chapel of Clare College.[1] He is buried in St Peters church, Baylham, Suffolk.
References
- ↑ "Acton, William (ACTN700W)". A Cambridge Alumni Database. University of Cambridge.
| Parliament of Great Britain | ||
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| Preceded by Sir Edward Duke Dudley North |
Member of Parliament for Orford 1722 – 1727 With: Dudley North |
Succeeded by Dudley North Price Devereux |
| Preceded by Price Devereux Dudley North |
Member of Parliament for Orford 1729 – 1734 With: Dudley North to 1730 Sir Robert Kemp from 1730 |
Succeeded by Richard Powys Lewis Barlow |
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