The Rev. Acton Young

Historical marker location:

Woodville, Texas

( N Nellius St. Woodville in S. Side of Magnolia cemetery)

Marker installed: 1972

(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.