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Thomas Acton 1502–1546

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Acton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 21 Jan 1502 · Sutton, Worcestershire, England
Died 02 Jan 1546 · Sutton, Worcestershire, England
Father Richard Acton
Spouse Mary Lacon
Children Joyce Acton

Researchers connected through Thomas Acton 1502–1546

and 2 more tree owners connected with Thomas Acton 1502–1546

Immediate Family

Biography

The story of Thomas Acton began in 1502 in Sutton, Worcestershire, England. Thomas Acton married mary lacon, and had children including joyce acton. Thomas Acton passed away in 1546 in Sutton, Worcestershire, England.

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Life Timeline

1502
Birth of Thomas Acton in Sutton, Worcestershire, England
Birth
1546
Death of Thomas Acton in Sutton, Worcestershire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Acton

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Acton (1502–1546) was born in Sutton, Worcestershire, England and died in Sutton, Worcestershire, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Thomas Acton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Acton PTP
1502–1546
Sutton, Worcestershire, England
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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Thomas Acton's Descendants

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Thomas Acton PTP 1502–1546