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Margaret Augusta Acton 1840–1923 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Sep 1840

Birth Location: Augusta, Kennebec, Maine, United States

Death Date: 21 Sep 1923

Death Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Father: Nathaniel Acton

Mother: Jane McDevit

Spouse(s): Thomas I, William Ellison

Children(s): Thomas II, Graham Atkinson, William Ellison, Lydia Ellison

In 1840, Margaret Augusta Acton entered the world in Augusta, Kennebec, Maine, United States, born to Nathaniel Acton And Jane Mcdevit. In 1850, Margaret Augusta Acton resided in Philadelphia Cedar Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvani. In 1860, Margaret Augusta Acton resided in Philadelphia Ward 20 Division 1, Philadelphia, Pen. Margaret Augusta Acton married Thomas Jackson Atkinson I, William Henry Hendrick Ellison, and had children including Graham Francis Atkinson, Lydia Ellison, Thomas Jackson Atkinson Ii, William Harry Ellison. Margaret Augusta Acton passed away in 1923 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1840, Margaret Augusta Acton entered the world in Augusta, Kennebec, Maine, United States, born to Nathaniel Acton And Jane Mcdevit.
  • In 1850, Margaret Augusta Acton resided in Philadelphia Cedar Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvani.
  • In 1860, Margaret Augusta Acton resided in Philadelphia Ward 20 Division 1, Philadelphia, Pen.
  • Margaret Augusta Acton married Thomas Jackson Atkinson I, William Henry Hendrick Ellison, and had children including Graham Francis Atkinson, Lydia Ellison, Thomas Jackson Atkinson Ii, William Harry Ellison.
  • Margaret Augusta Acton passed away in 1923 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Nathaniel Acton
1805–1860
Birth Location: Londonderry, Londonderry, Ireland
NA
Jane McDevit
1809–1883
Birth Location: Ballyconnell, Ulster, Donegal, Ireland
JM

Spouses(s)

Thomas I
1845–1876
Birth Location: Kildare, Ireland
TI
William Ellison
1834–1869
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States
WE

Children(s)

Thomas II
1875–1966
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
TI
Graham Atkinson
1876–1890
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States
GA
William Ellison
1865–1932
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
WE
Lydia Ellison
1872–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States
LE

Margaret Acton's Ancestors

Self
Margaret Acton
1840–1923
Birth Place: Augusta, Kennebec, Maine, United States
Parents
Nathaniel Acton
1805–1860
Londonderry, Londonderry, Ireland
Jane McDevit
1809–1883
Ballyconnell, Ulster, Donegal, Ireland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Margaret Acton's Descendants

1.
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Margaret (Augusta) Acton (21 Sep 1840–21 Sep 1923) m. Thomas (Jackson Atkinson) I (6 Dec 1845–2 Sep 1876) m. William (Henry Hendrick) Ellison (1834–1869)
  1. 1. Thomas (Jackson Atkinson) II 1875–1966 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Meyers 1881–1926
    1. 1. Russell (Dowdell) Atkinson 1907–1980
    2. 2. William (Henry Atkinson) I 1904–1974
    3. 3. Thomas (Jackson Atkinson) III 1906–1992
    4. 4. Earl (Meyers) Atkinson 1907–1978
    5. 5. Mary (Elizabeth) Atkinson 1909–1962
    6. 6. Margaret (Augusta) Atkinson 1913–1982
    7. 7. Ethel (Lillian) Atkinson 1915–1921
    8. 8. Jane (A Frey) Atkinson 1918–1981
    9. 9. Elmer (Francis) Atkinson 1912–1912
    10. 10. Earl (Augustus) Atkinson 1902–1903
  2. 2. Graham (Francis) Atkinson 1876–1890
  3. 3. William (Harry) Ellison 1865–1932
  4. 4. Lydia Ellison 1872–

Margaret Acton's Timeline

14 Records

1840
21 Sep 1840
Birth of Margaret Augusta Acton in Augusta, Kennebec, Maine, United States
Augusta, Kennebec, Maine, United States
1850
1850
Age 10
Margaret Augusta Acton resided here in Philadelphia Cedar Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia Cedar Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1860
1860
Age 20
Margaret Augusta Acton resided here in Philadelphia Ward 20 Division 1, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia Ward 20 Division 1, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
1870
Age 30
Margaret Augusta Acton resided here in Philadelphia Ward 7 Dist 20 (2nd Enum), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia Ward 7 Dist 20 (2nd Enum), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1877
1877
Age 37
Margaret Augusta Acton resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 40
Margaret Augusta Acton resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1888
1888
Age 48
Margaret Augusta Acton resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1889
1889
Age 49
Margaret Augusta Acton resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1892
1892
Age 52
Margaret Augusta Acton resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 60
Margaret Augusta Acton resided here in Philadelphia Ward 36, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia Ward 36, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 70
Margaret Augusta Acton resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 80
Margaret Augusta Acton resided here in Philadelphia Ward 48, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia Ward 48, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1923
21 Sep 1923
Age 83
Death of Margaret Augusta Acton in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
1923
21 Apr 1923
Age 83
Margaret Augusta Acton - Probate in Franklin, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Franklin, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Sep 1840
    Event Place: Augusta, Kennebec, Maine, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania 1910 Miracode Index
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1965; Certificate Number Range: 091501-094500
    [3] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1965; Certificate Number Range: 031501-034500
    [4] Family Data Collection - Births
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 48, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1648; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 1810
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1190; Page: 632A; Enumeration District: 687
    [7] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1185; Page: 686C; Enumeration District: 562
    [8] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 7 Dist 20 (2nd Enum), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1420; Page: 408A; Family History Library Film: 552919
    [9] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 36, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0916; FHL microfilm: 1241477
    [10] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 20 Division 1, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1171; Page: 20; Family History Library Film: 805171
    [11] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Philadelphia Cedar Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_812; Page: 28A; Image: 61

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Philadelphia Cedar Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Philadelphia Cedar Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_812; Page: 28A; Image: 61

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Philadelphia Ward 20 Division 1, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 20 Division 1, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1171; Page: 20; Family History Library Film: 805171

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Philadelphia Ward 7 Dist 20 (2nd Enum), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 7 Dist 20 (2nd Enum), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1420; Page: 408A; Family History Library Film: 552919

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1877
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1190; Page: 632A; Enumeration District: 687
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1185; Page: 686C; Enumeration District: 562

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1888
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1889
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1892
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Philadelphia Ward 36, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 36, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0916; FHL microfilm: 1241477

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania 1910 Miracode Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Philadelphia Ward 48, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 48, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1648; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 1810

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; NAI Title: General Index to Civil War and Later Pension Files, ca. 1949 - ca. 1949; NAI Number: 563268; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773 - 2007; Record Grou

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Sep 1923
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1965; Certificate Number Range: 091501-094500
    [2] Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1784-1905; Author: Franklin County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Franklin, Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 21 Apr 1923
    Event Place: Franklin, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1784-1905; Author: Franklin County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Franklin, Pennsylvania
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