Name William Acton | ||
William Acton (died 1744) was an English politician, elected MP for Suffolk in 1722 and 1729.
William Acton was born at Bramford, Suffolk, the son of John Acton. He was educated at Clare College, Cambridge. He was elected MP for Orford in 1722 and 1729, and was High Sheriff of Suffolk in 1739.
He died without heirs in 1744, and left £100 towards building the chapel of Clare College. He is buried in St Peters church, Baylham, Suffolk.
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