YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

Edward Acton 1659–1739 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Aug 1659

Birth Location: Astley Abbotts, Shropshire, England

Death Date: Jan 1739/40

Death Location: Astley Abbotts, Shropshire, England

Father: Edward Acton

Mother: Mary Tilley

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Goold

Children(s): Magdalen Acton

Edward Acton was born in 1659 in Astley Abbotts, Shropshire, England, the child of Edward Acton And Mary Tilley. Edward Acton married Elizabeth Goold, and had children including Magdalen Acton. Edward Acton passed away in 1739 in Astley Abbotts, Shropshire, England.

Find more search results for Edward Acton
EA

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Edward Acton was born in 1659 in Astley Abbotts, Shropshire, England, the child of Edward Acton And Mary Tilley.
  • Edward Acton married Elizabeth Goold, and had children including Magdalen Acton.
  • Edward Acton passed away in 1739 in Astley Abbotts, Shropshire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Edward Acton
1621–1699
Birth Location: Astley Abbots, Shropshire, England
EA
Mary Tilley
1620–1727
Birth Location: Acton Burnell, Shropshire, England
MT

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Goold
1660–
Birth Location: –
EG

Children(s)

Magdalen Acton
1680–1756
Birth Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England
MA

Edward Acton's Ancestors

Self
Edward Acton
1659–1739
Birth Place: Astley Abbotts, Shropshire, England
Parents
Edward Acton
1621–1699
Astley Abbots, Shropshire, England
Mary Tilley
1620–1727
Acton Burnell, Shropshire, England
Grandparents
Richard Acton
1575–1650
Shropshire
Margareta Lister
1580–
Shropshire
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Edward Acton's Descendants

1.
EA
Edward Acton (23 Aug 1659–Jan 1739/40) m. Elizabeth Goold (abt 1660–)
  1. 1. Magdalen Acton 1680–1756 m. John Cherrington 1681–1737
    1. 1. William Cherrington 1716–1747 m. Margaret Glover 1716–
      1. 1. William🧬 Cherrington 1742–1824 m. Elizabeth Northwood🧬 1751–1837
        1. 1. Eleanor Cherrington🧬 1785–1861 m. George (Davies) 🧬 1782–1833
        2. 2. Thomas (Northwood) Cherrington🧬 1789–1861 m. Charlotte Leeson 1796–1874
        3. 3. Cicily Cherrington 1771–1846 m. William Dean 1768–1849
        4. 4. William Cherrington 1792–1832
        5. 5. Elizabeth Cherrington 1778–
        6. 6. Mary Cherrington 1775– m. Robert Pidgeon 1794–
        7. 7. Roger Cherrington 1780–1781
        8. 8. Roger Cherrington 1787–1851 m. Mary Humphreys 1801–
        9. 9. Sarah Cherrington 1783–1856
        10. 10. Frances (Cherrington) 🧬 1769–1828 m. William Collins 1770–1872
        11. 11. Esther Cherrington🧬 1779–1862 m. Edward Hathaway 1773–1841
        12. 12. Elizabeth Cherrington🧬 1786–
        13. 13. Harriet Cherrington 1773–1826 m. William Lowe 1770–1830
      2. 2. John Cherrington 1744–1817
        1. 1. Robert CHERRINGTON 1797–1868 m. Mary Perry 1793–1867
        2. 2. John Cherrington 1792–
        3. 3. Mary Cherrington 1794–
        4. 4. Margaret Cherrington 1789–
        5. 5. Richard Cherrington 1804–
        6. 6. Frances Cherrington 1801–
      3. 3. Mary Cherrington 1740–
    2. 2. John Cherrington 1711–1757
    3. 3. Mary Cherrington 1713–1796

Edward Acton's Timeline

2 Records

1659
23 Aug 1659
Birth of Edward Acton in Astley Abbotts, Shropshire, England
Astley Abbotts, Shropshire, England
1739
Jan 1739/40
Age 80
Death of Edward Acton in Astley Abbotts, Shropshire, England
Astley Abbotts, Shropshire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Aug 1659
    Event Place: Astley Abbotts, Shropshire, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jan 1739/40
    Event Place: Astley Abbotts, Shropshire, England
Find more search results for Edward Acton

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE