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The Rev. Acton Young

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Woodville, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 30° 46' 46.71566000004", -94° 25' 20.71980000012"
 
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    (January 16, 1823-April 16, 1873) Born in Tennessee. Settling in East Texas, he married Margaret McMahan, daughter of founder of chapel called earliest permanent Texas Protestant Church. Licensed as a Methodist minister, Young served (1849-73) many communities, including Woodville. Here he had family home and at one time a store operated by son-in-law Bronson Cooper, who later served in the United States Congress. His children were Phebe, Samuel Doak, Charles Acton, and Ettina. Recorded - 1972

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

The Rev. Acton Young Historical Marker Location Map, Woodville, Texas