Who was Thomas Acton?

Thomas Acton (1829–1917) was born in Charles, Maryland and died in Sulphur Springs, Ohio, Kentucky. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 8 generations of this lineage.

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Thomas Washington Acton 1829–1917

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 21 May 1829 · Charles, Maryland

Died 8 Jul 1917 · Sulphur Springs, Ohio, Kentucky

Father Bartemus Acton

Mother Sarah Ann Sally Robey

Siblings Chloe Ann Elizabeth Acton, Evaline Acton, Fielder Weemes Acton, Martha Ann Acton, Mary Jane Acton, Patrick Gabriel Acton, Susannah Caroline Acton, William Henry Acton

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Researchers connected through Thomas Acton 1829–1917

Immediate Family

Parents

Bartemus Acton

Sarah Ann Sally Robey

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Thomas Washington Acton began in 1829 in Charles, Maryland. Thomas Washington Acton passed away in 1917 in Sulphur Springs, Ohio, Kentucky.

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1829

Birth of Thomas Washington Acton in Charles, Maryland

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1917

Death of Thomas Washington Acton in Sulphur Springs, Ohio, Kentucky

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Acton

This ancestor line traces from Norbury, Shropshire, England (1592) to Charles, Maryland (1829) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Thomas Acton (1829–1917) was born in Charles, Maryland and died in Sulphur Springs, Ohio, Kentucky. 2 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, 2 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 8 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.
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Bartemus Acton

Father

Sarah Ann Sally Robey

Mother

Thomas Acton's Ancestors

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Thomas Washington Acton PTP

1829–1917

Charles, Maryland