Biography of William Acton 1st Baronet 1570-1651
Paternal Family Tree: Acton
In or before 1570 [his father] Richard Acton (age 25) and [his mother] Margaret Daniel were married.
In 1570 William Acton 1st Baronet was born to Richard Acton (age 25) and Margaret Daniel
In 1591 [his father] Richard Acton (age 46) died.
Around 1620 [his daughter] Elizabeth Acton Lady Whitmore was born to William Acton 1st Baronet (age 50).
In 1628 William Acton 1st Baronet (age 58) was elected Sheriff of London.
On 12 Feb 1628 William Acton 1st Baronet (age 58) was elected Alderman for Aldersgate Ward.
In 1629 William Acton 1st Baronet (age 59) was created 1st Baronet Acton of the City of London.
Before 06 Apr 1637 [his son-in-law] Thomas Whitmore 1st Baronet (age 24) and [his daughter] Elizabeth Acton Lady Whitmore (age 17) were married. She being the sole heiress of her father William Acton 1st Baronet (age 67).
In 1640 William Acton 1st Baronet (age 70) was elected Lord Mayor of London.
On 22 Jan 1651 William Acton 1st Baronet (age 81) died. Baronet Acton of the City of London extinct.
Great x 2 Grandfather: Richard Acton
Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Acton
GrandFather: William Acton
Father: Richard Acton
Mother: Margaret Daniel