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Hi
I am looking for the baptism of Edward ACTON, A surgeon and an Apothecary who lived in Grundisburgh and according to the census, he was born in Ipswich. He married Sophia Appleford Lewis WOOLLS before 1832, but I have not found the marriage. Sophia came from Fareham and she was the Vicar's daughter.
Any help on Edward or suggestions would be appreciated.
Many thanks
Jenny
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Hi Jenny
An Edgar Acton was bp.12/8/1813 St. Peter, Ipswich, son of John and Elizabeth.
Also in Grundisburgh in 1841 are:
John Acton 65 Independent Not born Suffolk
Elizabeth Acton 65 ditto
Ref. HO107 - 1020 - 8 - 8 - 8
With so few Acton's about in Suffolk seems likely these are Edwards parents.
By 1851 John Acton as died and Elizabeth has moved to Sussex
1851 - Hastings St. Mary in the Castle, Sussex
Elizabeth Acton Wid. 77 Annuitant b. East Farleigh, Kent
Eliza Acton Dau. 51 ditto b. Battle, Sussex
Catherine Acton dau. 47 ditto b. Ipswich, Suffolk
Ref. HO107 - 1635 - 386 - 60
Looking at the IGI found John Acton married Elizabeth Mercer 7/7/1798 East Farleigh, Kent.
NBI shows a John Acton bc.1776 bur.14/1/1847 Hastings All Saints, Sussex.
Annette
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Hi Annette
Thanks for that info. I know that he was Licensed with the Apothecary's Society in London in 1827, so I believe that Edgar would be incorrect, unless he was baptized a few years after his birth!! It does happen.
I will keep your info to hand as I do know that his widow Sophia Appleford Lewis ACTON (nee WOOLLS) move to Brighton. I have found the couples marriage which was at Chapel Royal, The Tower, which is another path to cross.
Thanks again
Jenny
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Hi Jenny
Afraid you have misunderstood me - I wasn't suggesting that Edgar was Edward - was just showing that this John and Elizabeth Acton were in Ipswich around the relevant time and when Edward was in Grundisburgh in 1841 so were they so they seemed likely to be his parents. Can find no trace of Edgar so he may well have died. On-line coverage of Ipswich parishes at this time is sporadic to say the least plus there were few Acton's about. John clearly a man of means (unlike most) as shown as 'Independent' and this again indicated to me a connection between them.
Annette
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Hi Annette
Sorry, yes, Edgar could be Edward's brother obviously my brain was off somewhere else. As his parents went to Brighton, it does look quite probable. I am hoping to find his Apprentice papers with the Apothecaries Index which might show light on his parents.
Thanks again
Jenny
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Guys,
Sophia Woolls was born circa 1794! That makes her 19yrs Edward's senior. HELP
Lance
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There is more on Edward Acton on Dr Cockayne's wonderful 'Suffolk Medical Biographies' web site
http://www.suffolkmedicalbiographies.co.uk/Profile.asp?Key=611
Marriage on that page as
20 July 1831 Marr. Sophia Lewis Woolls. (4)
Pat ...
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Hi
Thanks for the Suffolk Medical Link. I now have to find an Acton who was a brewer from Ipswich. Maybe this John ACTON was a brewer. From the newspapers on-line I had found the marriage notice and various others from the Ipswich Journal. I have contacted the Guildhall library (LMA) and am waiting a response.
Thanks
Jenny
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Hi Jenny
I did a 'google' for John Acton, Brewer and discovered his eldest dau. Elizabeth 'Eliza' was born 17/4/1799 Battle, Sussex, d.13/2/1859 Hampstead. She was famous in her own right as a Poet and Cook. Shown as eldest of 5 children - parents were indeed the couple whose marriage I found earlier i.e. Elizabeth Mercer and John Brewer. Apparently the family returned to Suffolk shortly after her birth.
As you rightly say, it's now about finding John Acton, Brewer.
Annette
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Edward Acton is mentioned several times in The Real Mrs Beeton: the story of Eliza Acton by Sheila Hardy. It was published in October 2011, there is a family tree in the appendix, his father was John Acton the brewer.
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Hi I live in Edward Acton's house in Grundisburgh on The Street. We dug up some of his antiques in the garden last year! You are welcome to visit if you are local. We have the deeds which belonged to Edward and Sophia. I think one of his children had an antiques shop in Brighton from memory.
Rgds
Andrew
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Hi Andrew
I was doing the tree for a couple of friends who were direct descendants from Edward and Sophia (who incidentally married at the Tower of London) and their son in Brighton. They actually live in Sussex and I live in Wales, so a trip would be quite a hike, but thanks for the offer. Edward was an Apothecary and they have his certification from London. Sophia was the daughter of the Bishop of Portsmouth - quite a family.
Best wishes
Jenny
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Hi, - A newbie here -
If anyone has any information on Sophie Appleford Lewis Acton (nee Woolls) I would be very grateful.
I know Sophies father was the 2nd Vicar of Farham (& his father was the 1st Vicar of Fareham)
However, Sophies Father, "John Aubrey Woolls" (obt 22 March 1811 age 58) His 1st Wife was also an ACTON ...... All I have is "1st wife ACTON of Dorsetshire".
I am also interested in the 1st wife line going back. I think this must be an interesting line as there are many interesting people in this tree.
This is not Sophies Mother that was "Mary Martha Hewlett"
Many thanks
Lisa
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Hi Jenny,
If you need the information on Edward & Sophia's 5 children & their marriages I have that.
Lisa x